The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28).

IPL governing council sets October 31 as deadline for player retentions

The path for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been cleared to retain talisman wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni as an uncapped Indian player ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction.

IPL: MS Dhoni to be retained as UNCAPPED player by CSK? Here's what we know

Indian Premier League (IPL) has decided to ban foreign players missing the season after being picked up at the auction. The players will be banned for two years for withdrawing after being bought at the auction, barring a medical situation confirmed by the player's home board.

IPL to ban foreign players withdrawing after being picked up at auction

Chennai Super Kings’ path for retaining their legendary player MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been given a massive boost on Saturday (Sep 28). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approved five retentions per side along with a Right to Match (RTM) card in the mega-auctions that could take place in the next couple of months.

IPL 2025: BCCI approves five retentions, one RTM card ahead of mega auctions

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player and assistant coach Dwayne Bravo posted an emotional video upon his departure from the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise.

'Support me...,' Dwayne Bravo to CSK fans after joining KKR as mentor

West Indies' veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor for the IPL 2025 edition. Gambhir rejoined the KKR camp, after 2017, to serve as Shreyas Iyer-led side's mentor in IPL 2024, leading them to their third title.

IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo leaves CSK to succeed Gautam Gambhir as KKR mentor

In match 13 of IPL 2023, in Ahmedabad, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were chasing 205 versus hosts Gujarat Titans (GT) and needed 29 off the last six balls when Rinku Singh slammed five successive sixes off Yash Dayal.

Earlier I would be scared...: Yash Dayal recalls facing Rinku Singh onslaught in IPL 2023

Yash Dayal recalled feeling bad for dismissing MS Dhoni during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) virtual knockout match, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 18.

Will we see him again? Yash Dayal recalls 'feeling bad' for dismissing MS Dhoni in RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 tie

Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Punjab Kings (PBKS) have reportedly appointed legendary Australia player Ricky Ponting as their new head coach. Ponting, sacked in July by Delhi Capitals after a seven-year stint, will have a huge task in hand to guide PBKS back into the IPL playoffs.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings appoint Ricky Ponting as new head coach; takes over after Delhi Capitals sacking

India batter KL Rahul has dropped major hints on joining his old Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The conversation happened with a fan ahead of the mega IPL auction scheduled to take place in December.

'Hope so,' KL Rahul on potential comeback at RCB ahead of IPL mega auction

Australia pacer Jhye Richardson has revealed his struggles with mental health during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The pacer was part of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings with Mohammed Shami and Chris Gayle as his teammates.

'My trip to the IPL...,' Aussie pacer Jhye Richardson reveals battling with mental health issues

Former India opener Aakash Chopra thinks that India skipper Rohit Sharma will leave Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians ahead of the upcoming mega auction.

'He will not stay...,' former India batter Aakash Chopra on Rohit Sharma's future with Mumbai Indians

Tushar Deshpande is an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) line-up. After joining the team in 2022, he didn't have the best of starts. Since 2023, he has been able to turn things around and become a regular in the playing XI.

'Dhoni hit me for a 100m six, asked 'why did you bowl a bouncer?': CSK pacer recalls advice from India legend

Former India coach Rahul Dravid is all set to be back with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals as head coach. The developments were reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo on Wednesday (Sep 4).

IPL 2025: Rahul Dravid set to be back at Rajasthan Royals as head coach

India's latest pace sensation Mayank Yadav rose to stardom with his 156 km/h rockets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 while playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

'Told not to go...,' pacer Mayank Yadav reveals reason behind not playing Duleep Trophy

Former India bowler Zaheer Khan has succeeded Gautam Gambhir as the new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on Wednesday (Aug 28).

IPL: Former India bowler Zaheer Khan succeeds Gautam Gambhir as new mentor for Lucknow Super Giants

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) might see a new captain in the new season. The developments were reported by news agency IANS that wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is all set to be replaced.

KL Rahul to be replaced as Lucknow Super Giants captain - Report

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan is in negotiations with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the mentor's role. The northern IPL franchise, who came into the scene in 2022, has been without a mentor since Gautam Gambhir left the position vacant ahead of IPL 2024, to become Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s mentor.

IPL 2025: LSG in talks with THIS Indian World Cup winner for mentor role

Newly-appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir was keen on having former South Africa seamer Morne Morkel as part of his backroom staff with BCCI, after a slight hesitation, granting Gautam his wish.

Gambhir's old video on foreign coaches 'vanishing' resurfaces after Morkel joins India's backroom staff

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has promised a good '15-day gap' between IPL and World Test Championship (WTC) finals going ahead. The last two WTC finals -- since the championship came into the scene in late 2019 -- were held soon after IPL.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah promises '15-day gap' between IPL and WTC finals

Former Australia captain and batting great Ricky Ponting has turned down any possibility of taking over England’s white-ball head coach role. Since Matthew Mott’s departure, the ECB has been actively looking out for a high-profile name to replace him with the single aim of winning ICC titles, and Ponting’s name was one of the options discussed, British media reports suggested.

Ricky Ponting turns down England white-ball head coach role; hints at IPL return

Former India great and Gujarat Titans (GT) head coach Ashish Nehra could be on his way out ahead of the mega IPL auction later this year, per the latest report. With speculation of several franchises contemplating bringing wholesome changes to their setup, the GT leadership group, with its administrative head based in the UK and some officials in Mumbai and Singapore, has decided to revamp their coaching staff.

IPL: Ashish Nehra’s future at Gujarat Titans in limbo; Dravid to replace Sangakkara as RR head coach - Reports

All ten IPL franchises might have had different opinions on the players’ retentions and the Right to Match (RTM) policies discussed during the latest meet in Mumbai but have each others' backs for asking the IPL council to impose a two-year ban on the overseas players for pulling out of a season without a legitimate cause.

IPL franchises urge two-year ban on foreign players for pulling out of season without legitimate cause

An intense IPL franchise owners meeting took place at the BCCI headquarters, at the Wankhede Stadium, on Wednesday (Jul 31). The meeting was for the owners to put forth their views on the number of retentions ahead of this year's mega auction, later this year.

Shahrukh vs Ness Wadia in IPL owners' meet? Intense debate over number of retentions, mega action - Report

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