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.

RCB Star Yash Dayal Reveals Virat Kohli’s Master Plan To Counter MS Dhoni in IPL 2024

RCB star Yash Dayal revealed how Virat Kohli’s master strategy helped him get rid of MS Dhoni during an IPL 2024 match against CSK.

Left-arm pacer Yash Dayal was trolled and ridiculed when he first signed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but he has done an excellent job of burying the ghosts of his Gujarat Titans days. Dayal was one of RCB’s standout players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) past season, and his domestic cricket performances have earned him his first call-up to India’s Test side. Recalling his journey, Dayal explained how Virat Kohli helped him settle in when he first arrived at RCB, especially when he faced the mighty MS Dhoni against the Chennai Super Kings

It was a simulated knockout match between RCB and CSK. With the Bengaluru team needing a win by at least 18 runs to advance to the playoffs. CSK needed 17 runs from the last over to qualify. As Dayal bowled the opening ball of the penultimate over. Dhoni hit a six, putting the rookie bowler under intense pressure. This is when Kohli stepped in and planned the CSK stalwart’s demise.

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Virat bhaiya warned me not to give Mahi bhai pace because he enjoys it. So Virat bhaiya calmed me down after the first ball six; a conversation with him helped me a lot, Dayal explained.

On the next delivery, Dayal removed Dhoni, putting RCB in control. Bengaluru won the match by 27 runs and advanced to the playoffs.

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During his discussion, Dayal also discussed how Virat is portrayed as extremely aggressive on social media. However, it is not the case in reality.

On social media, he is portrayed as a violent man, yet he is far from that. When I tried to talk to him, he came to me and explained everything.

Everyone knows what type of season I had with the Gujarat Titans. My health deteriorated following that. I had a lot of doubts, but when the season began, I did not miss a single training session, he stated.

The left-arm bowler also revealed that Kohli provided him assurances about his spot in the team, regardless of performance. Virat relieved my anxiety before the first match by telling me that RCB will support me throughout the season, regardless of how I performed.

“Whatever occurred has happened, just concentrate on the future,” he replied. He advised me to always have a smile on my face and to be excited when playing for the Royal Bengals. I recognized the characteristics of his personality. I just continued staring at him at first since I could not understand what he was saying.”

BCCI Will Continue With IPL Mega Auction Starting in 2025, Retaining Up to 6 Players.

The most recent information on IPL 2025 indicates that, in spite of opposition from multiple clubs, BCCI intends to proceed with the massive auction.

The Roger Binny-led board is reportedly considering expanding the retention list to six players, including Right to Match (RTM). However, they do not support canceling the mega-auction, unlike some teams that proposed doing so during the recently concluded meeting at BCCI headquarters on July 31.

The mega-auction has become the subject of discussion. Some clubs have long complained that they had to start over and replace the players they scouted because of the mega-auctions. The BCCI, on the other hand, seems unfazed by the demands and does not wish to break with IPL history. The BCCI had previously only permitted four retentions in 2022 without an RTM clause.