IPL 18 (2025)

[Sparker0i]

MS Dhoni announcement about leaving might happen in Dec before mega auction. Let's wait for some months.

Dhoni has not formally discussed any of this with CSK management. If at all we start hearing something, it will be in November..

 

[Justlita22]

Rahul Dravid all set to become once again Head Coach of Rajasthan Royals - Times of India

 

[Shark]

Rahul Dravid all set to become once again Head Coach of Rajasthan Royals - Times of India

Then what about Sangakara? He is a very good coach. Hope he will remain as assistant coach.

 

[Sparker0i]

Then what about Sangakara? He is a very good coach. Hope he will remain as assistant coach.

Director of Cricket Operations.
Don't think RR will ever part ways with him after fantastic 3 years.

 

[Sparker0i]

mega auction every five years instead of the present three-year cycle

This might be tough.
The best concession I can think of is having it 4 years

 

[Justlita22]

130-140CR Likely Purse for IPL 2025 MEGA AUCTION. (TOI).

 

[Deep Mody]

From '30 lakh to 3 crore...': IPL franchises may introduce 'increment scheme' to prevent poaching | Cricket News - Times of India

Cricket News: IPL teams proposed changes to enhance player retention and development, including salary increments for top performers, extending the mega auction cyc

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The reasoning behind limiting retentions is that a higher number could diminish the excitement of the auction. If each team were to retain up to eight players, the top 80 players from around the world and India would be out of the auction, making the whole auction process a lacklustre affair.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1816386294030758387

 

[JackYU]

RTMs are better than retention. Players will get their market value

 

[honey95]

Shubham Gill could be captain of RR and LSG in the upcoming IPL 18.

 

[Shark]

Shubham Gill could be captain of RR and LSG in the upcoming IPL 18.

RR don't want Gill. We are happy with Buttler-Jaiswal duo.