Ness Wadia shares details of heated exchange with Shah Rukh Khan at IPL franchises meeting

At the latest Indian Premier League (IPL) club owners meeting with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)a heated argument broke out between the owners of the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Ness Wadia and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Shah Rukh Khan.

Different opinions during the IPL meeting

Several media reports suggested that while KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) preferred to keep 7-8 players, PBKS and other franchises were encouraged to keep less. This rift led to a heated exchange between Wadia and SRK during a meeting with the BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The core of the debate lies in the different strategies the franchises want to use in the auction, which affects the composition of the teams and the overall dynamics of the league.

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Ness Wadia shares the details of the incident with SRK

In a subsequent interview with Cricbuzz, Wadia downplayed the incident, emphasizing the long friendship between him and Shah Rukh. “I have known Shah Rukh for more than 25 years. There is no enmity here,” Wadia said.

Wadia, although he refused to elaborate on his position, but highlighted the importance of looking at the interests of all stakeholders. “Everybody put forward their opinions, and they have their opinions. At the end of the day, you have to look at all the stakeholders and do what is best for everyone. That is very important,” he added.

Important issues were discussed

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah met the IPL franchise owners on Wednesday (July 31), in Mumbai to discuss important issues, including the need for a big auction, the number of reserves, and the Impact Player rule in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction.

The meeting was very important in planning the future of the IPL, where the franchise owners presented their views on these sensitive issues. The debate about the retention of players is very important, as it will determine the continuity and stability of the teams heading into the next season.

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