IPL GC will meet on Saturday, accordingly a retention announcement is expected soon.

The Governing Council will convene today, thus it is anticipated that the much-awaited announcement regarding the revised retention rules for the Indian Premier League (IPL) would come shortly. Although it may take a full day to make the announcement. A formal decision may be made in the coming hours.

It is confirmed by Cricbuzz that the IPL Governing Council meeting has been set for this Saturday, September 28. If reports are to be trusted, it will happen in the new NCA center in Bengaluru at 6:30 PM.

The decision to summon the IPL GC for Saturday came at the last minute because the members had only received notification of the meeting on Friday night. Following the meeting, an announcement is usually forthcoming. There is a belief, nevertheless, that the retention decision—a significant policy decision at that may be presented to the crucial general assembly on Sunday in Bengaluru. Before being made public.

In addition to determining the quantity of retentions. The GC is anticipated to make decisions regarding the mega-auction’s timing and location. As of right moment, it’s said to happen near the end of November and might take place in a Gulf city. The auction is expected to be much anticipated in Saudi Arabia as well. If the GC gives its approval, it might possibly take place in Riyadh.

There is a great deal of conjecture about the retentions; estimates range from two to eight. The BCCI may decide to go with the RTM option and settle at a figure between 5 and 6.

In order to hear their opinions on a number of league-related issues, including retentions. The BCCI met with the owners of IPL teams at the end of July.

Rahul, Pant, Suryakumar, Gill set to play Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy : Previous to the start of the international season. Senior players like Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah, and Ashwin are probably going to miss the competition.

The teams for India’s season-opening Duleep Trophy, which takes place on September 5. This month of the selection panel headed to given Ajit Agarkar. Without Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah. The majority of the other centrally contracted players. They’re going to take part in the four-team competition.

KL Rahul previously sustained an injury. This year that caused him to miss four of the five England Test matches. Rishabh Pant, who may play in his first red-ball match. After fully recovering from a vehicle accident in December 2022.  Are two players that will be being monitored. Aside from Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Suryakumar Yadav. These additional specialist batters are probably going to be selected among the four squads.

Mohammed Shami, who is getting close to being fully healthy. As he nears the end of his rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru, Shami has been gradually increasing his bowling workload over the past week.

Duleep Trophy Test Series IND vs BAN

The senior players will get a longer rest, The first of their ten Test assignments. A two-Test series against Bangladesh. Which begins in Chennai on September 19, begins. India will play five Tests in Australia and five at home.

Logistical reasons may force the simultaneous staging of two Duleep Trophy matches. Moving from Anantapur to Bengaluru commencing on September 5. There have been casual requests to see. If the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is willing to host the match.

The decision to include multiple contractual players in the league aligns with the BCCI’s objective of prioritising domestic cricket. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan lost their central contracts. According to a letter secretary Jay Shah sent out in February threatening “severe implications”. If the IPL was given priority over domestic cricket.

Originally, a convener from each of the six zones selected the winners of the Duleep Trophy. Which was a zonal contest. Agarkar was part of a BCCI working group that suggested changing the format. Former head coach Rahul Dravid, NCA chief VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid, and BCCI general manager Abey Kuruvilla.

The selectors could give players from a wider pool including those in the targeted group enough opportunities. Starting on September 22, there will be a four-team competition. And will feature round-robin play between each club and the other three. The winner will be the topping at the conclusion of the standings.