Check out the rules of IPL Mega Auction 2025 with answers to FAQs like player categories, base price, retention policies, Right to Match (RTM), salary cap and more.

Find everything you want to know about the IPL 2025 auction players' retention rules and the meaning of the Right to Match (RTM) card here.

The board has kept team owners happy, and yet ensured the competitiveness and profile of the mega auction is not hampered

From new retention rules to reintroduction of the RTM option, here’s an explainer on all you need to know about the new player regulations ahead of the mega auction, set to be held later this year.

The IPL 2025 retention rules allow franchises to retain a maximum of six players, including the RTM card, with a deduction of up to Rs 75 crore from the Rs 120 crore purse.

Each franchise can retain a maximum of six players through retentions and the Right To Match (RTM) option. Teams are free to use as many retentions and RTMs under this limit with the restriction of a maximum of five capped players (Indian and overseas) and a maximum of two uncapped players.

BCCI announced a fixed match fee of Rs 7.50 lakh for all players selected to play the IPL league games with an additional 1.05 crore income over and above their salaries.

Dubbed "Thala" by his devoted fans, Dhoni's potential retention as an uncapped player has sparked discussions among cricket enthusiasts about his future with the franchise.

In a significant development, the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) governing council is set to approve a revolutionary plan for the 2025 season, allowing teams to retain up to five players and utilize one right-to-match (RTM) card in the auction.

Key pointers on IPL player retention and regulation ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. Indian cricketers who had retired from international cricket at least 5 years before the relevant season will be categorized as uncapped players.