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Ahead of the 18th edition of the IPL, the BCCI held a meeting with team owners to discuss the mega auction and other key issues, including the impact player rule.
Key Points:
· BCCI held a meeting with IPL team owners to discuss the mega auction and impact player rule.
· Confirmation of the meeting was given by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.
· Team owners were divided on the need for a mega auction and the impact player rule.
Meeting Details:
On Wednesday, IPL franchise owners met with BCCI officials to discuss various issues related to the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The topics of discussion included the mega auction and the impact player rule. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirmed the meeting and stated that the board will take the recommendations to the IPL Governing Council for further deliberation and evaluation before finalizing the regulations for IPL players.
Participants:
Key attendees included:
· Shah Rukh Khan (Kolkata Knight Riders)
· Kavya Maran (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
· Ness Wadia (Punjab Kings)
· Sanjiv Goenka and his son Shashwat (Lucknow Super Giants)
· KK Grand and Parth Jindal (Delhi Capitals)
· Manoj Badale and Ranjit Barthakur (Rajasthan Royals)
· Prathamesh Mishra (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
· Kary Viswanathan and Rupa Gurunath (Chennai Super Kings)
· Amit Soni (Gujarat Titans)
· Mumbai Indians' owners joined online.
Key Discussions:
Mega Auction:
The meeting saw a heated debate between Ness Wadia and Shah Rukh Khan over whether a mega auction should be held. There was no consensus among the teams regarding the retention of players, with some owners wanting to retain eight to ten players, while others preferred four to six.
Parth Jindal of Delhi Capitals commented, "No real outcome emerged. It was a discussion to hear different perspectives, and BCCI has taken our feedback. We expect to know the rules for the next cycle by the end of August."
Impact Player Rule:
The impact player rule also sparked mixed reactions. Some owners supported the rule, stating it gives young players a chance to play in the IPL, while others opposed it, arguing it hinders the development of all-rounders crucial for Indian cricket. Jindal expressed his opposition to the rule, emphasizing the importance of all-rounders and preferring the traditional 11 vs. 11 format.
Ness Wadia highlighted the discussion on the availability of foreign players and other auction-related points. He expressed hope that the decisions made would favor all stakeholders, including fans, players, and franchises.
The BCCI will evaluate the discussions and recommendations from the meeting before making final decisions. The outcome of these discussions will significantly shape the format and rules of IPL 2025.
