From RTM card to Mega auction: SRH owner Kavya Maran makes key suggestions at IPL owners meeting

Sunriers Hyderabad (SRH) the owner Kavya Maran it is reported to have played an important role in recent times Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise meeting Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) On Wednesday (July 31 2024), it suggests very few options for player retention ahead of the big IPL 2025 auction.

There is no limit to player retention

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Kavya proposed to remove the restrictions on the number of foreign, Indian, and non-playing players that the franchise could keep at the seven players allowed. Under the current system, franchises are generally limited by caps on how many players from each category—foreign, Indian, and uncapped—can be retained. By eliminating these ratios, Kavya asserted that franchises will gain greater flexibility in retaining their key players, allowing them to build balanced and strategic teams based on their specific needs and preferences. This change may also encourage franchises to invest more in their existing talent and make their retention strategies better suited to improve overall team performance.

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Mega auction every 5 years

He reportedly proposed instituting a major auction every five years to renew team rosters and maintain competition throughout the league. This massive auction will include a complete re-evaluation of all players, allowing franchises to bid for and acquire new talent while potentially parting ways with existing players.

This proposal aims to introduce a dynamic element to the league by rescheduling team songs from time to time. This process will ensure that each party maintains a manageable profit in the short term, promoting a more competitive environment. Additionally, it will allow franchises to adapt to changing player formats, emerging talents, and emerging team strategies, contributing to a more balanced and attractive league overall.

Discussion with owners about player retention

Kavya also emphasized the important need for the franchises to have the opportunity to discuss the retention of only 7 players per franchise and Right-to-match (RTM) options and players during the auction process. This approach will allow traders to engage in meaningful discussions with their players about the potential retention and implications of RTM options before the auction officially begins.

Ultimately, Kavya believes that this process will foster a transparent and collaborative environment, align the interests of franchisees and players, and ensure that retention and selection of RTM is done in line with expectations and long-term goals.

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