A big auction prior to the 2025 Indian Premier League is something that certain well-assembled teams are opposed to. But some teams, dissatisfied with their rosters, want the mega auction to spark a change. The BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, stated that the cricket regulatory body will make the ultimate decision and that the views of the majority and minority will be given equal weight.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has raised many concerns about the mega auction’s continued significance, but the BCCI is also considering expanding the event to 84 matches rather than the 74 that were played in each of the previous three seasons.
We’ve heard what each franchise has to say. We value minority opinions just as much as those held by the majority. In the end, the BCCI office-bearers will make the decision. Good people stated there was no need for the huge sale, and bad people desired the big auction, according to a quote from Shah.
However, Jay Shah made a suggestion that the massive auction might not be abandoned entirely. “For the game to grow, continuity is just as important as shuffling,” he stated.
The potential for the 2025 Indian Premier League to have 84 matches is another significant debating point. Before the 2022 Indian Premier League, the cash-rich league added two new teams: the Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants.
The tournament’s match count did not, however, rise in line with the home-and-away format; ideally, 94 matches total—including the playoffs and the championship game—were played. It might, however, prove difficult given the players’ heavy schedules, a full international calendar, and a short window.
“There is no confirmation. Together, we shall make the decision. The players’ workload and the window must both be taken into consideration. Although the BCCI has the last say, it is stated in the contract, Shah stated.
The Women’s Premier League is considering the possibility of a sixth team, subject to the availability of suitable players, according to the BCCI.
A fund specifically for the longest format of the game should be established by ICC, according to BCCI, as scheduling a Test match is highly costly.
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“I am an ICC member of Finance and Commercial Affairs (F&CA). I have proposed the creation of a special fund for Test cricket. Hosting Test matches comes at a high cost. We can do it with the approval of the (ICC) Board. We’re attempting to establish a dedicated fund for Test cricket, according to Shah.
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