IPL Officials Discuss Player Retention Policies

A crucial meeting of IPL authorities and franchise representatives will address key issues including the Impact Player rule and the potential increase in uncapped player retentions. The discussions, held behind closed doors in Mumbai, are expected to focus on increasing the team purse to Rs 120 crore and possibly allowing up to six player retentions, including 'Right To Match' options. The Impact Player rule, which has been criticized for stunting the development of all-rounders, will be debated, with several franchises advocating for its abolition. Additionally, the owners seek to manage the availability of overseas players and tackle financial compensation for those outperformed their auction price. Feedback from franchises indicates a consensus on increasing the team purse, while opinions on retention limits vary significantly. The outcome of this meeting will be pivotal for the upcoming mega auction planned for next year.