In a move aimed at ensuring Indian cricketers remain the top earners in the IPL, the Governing Council has capped the maximum auction price for overseas players at Rs. 18 crore. This decision comes after the previous mini-auction saw Australian players like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins command exorbitant fees. The Governing Council has also increased the reserve prices for all players, making the upcoming auction a more expensive affair.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held its 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru, where Arun Dhumal and Avishek Dalmiya were re-elected to the IPL Governing Council. V. Chamundeswaranath, a former India First-Class cricketer, was appointed as the player representative. The meeting also saw the approval of changes to the player auction cycle for 2025-2027, including a hike in reserve prices for all cricketers.
The SA20 League is gearing up for its third season with a player auction scheduled for October 1st in Cape Town. 13 slots remain to be filled, with several international stars, including Ben Stokes, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root, set to participate. The league will also feature the first Indian player, Dinesh Karthik, who recently joined Paarl Royals.
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 Player Auction saw a historic surge in player valuations, with eight players fetching over INR 1 crore. Sunil Kumar became the most expensive Indian defender ever, while Sachin Tanwar was the highest-priced player overall. The auction also saw notable acquisitions like Pardeep Narwal joining Bengaluru Bulls and Maninder Singh returning to Bengal Warriorz.
