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IPL 2025 Auction: Riyadh is likely to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction on November 24 and 25.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to officially announce the location or dates for the ultimate showdown however a source in ANI, indicated that final arrangements are in progress and Riyadh will host the IPL 2025 mega auction.

The IPL teams have announced their retention lists, and now all attention is shifted to the upcoming mega auction for the 2025 season. Each of the 10 teams has submitted their list of retained players to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), revealing 46 retained players - 36 Indian cricketers and 10 overseas players.

The retention list was full of surprises as many teams did not retain their captains and many let their main players go. In a surprising move, several high-profile players, including Jos Buttler, Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer, have been released by their respective franchises, making them available for the auction.

The availability of these three top-class captaincy options presents an intriguing opportunity for teams looking to update their leadership. Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and KL Rahul bring experience, skill, and success to the table, leading their teams to differing degrees of victory.

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Expected Date And Time

Reports suggest that Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the two-day auction, marking the first time the IPL auction will take place outside India.

According to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken concrete steps towards hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Saudi Arabia. Preliminary visits have already been conducted by BCCI officials to assess potential venues in the Gulf nation, with a second delegation set to arrive on Monday to finalize the details.