BCCI invites IPL owners for a meeting in Ahmedabad on April 16 for the mega-auction

The IPL 2024 season has started and 13 matches have been played so far in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called a meeting of the owners of all the 10 franchises involved in this tournament. This meeting will be held on 16 April in Ahmedabad. On this day, the match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans is to be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

BCCI invites IPL owners for a meeting in Ahmedabad on April 16

Roger Binny, Jay Shah and IPL Chairman will attend the meeting, According to media reports, invitations have been sent to the owners of all 10 teams for this meeting. Although it is being speculated that the team owners along with their CEOs and operational teams may also attend the meeting, this meeting is reportedly designated only for the owners. BCCI President Roger Binny, Secretary Jai Shah and IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal will also attend this important meeting. It is believed that the invitation for this meeting has been sent by IPL CEO Hemang Amin.

Important decisions can be taken regarding the policies of mega auction: Hemang has not clarified the agenda of the meeting in the invitation, but looking at the suddenly called meeting, it seems that BCCI can take important decisions regarding policies and correct many main concerns before the mega auction to be held next year. A source with knowledge of the matter said that in the meeting they will discuss how to take the IPL forward.

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The focus will be on retention during the meeting: It is understood that during this meeting there can be a discussion regarding the retention of players before the auction. IPL teams have different opinions regarding this matter. There is no consensus on the number of players to be retained and it is believed that BCCI will find a middle path to resolve the issue. Some IPL franchise owners believe that the retention number should be increased. He argues that teams have established themselves and now need continuity to strengthen their brand and fan base. Some franchisees suggest that the retention number should be increased to eight. However, other sections are opposing it and say that the number of retentions should be reduced.

There will be discussion regarding salary cap: Another important point regarding salary cap can also be discussed during the meeting. This is a topic on which there is always controversy. BCCI has also had a strong stand regarding this. The salary cap in the mini auction held last year was Rs 100 crore, but it is believed that it will increase.

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