Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction preparations are going on in full swing, the world's biggest cricket league has the attention of cricketers and fans from all over the world. In this context, before the mega auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has issued new rules for retention and made important announcements regarding the fees of foreign players, let's know its full details
Main changes in players' salary rules
Salary cap for foreign players: Foreign players will not be able to earn more than Indian players. This is a big change from the previous season, where top foreign talents used to get the highest salaries.
Maximum salary cap: In the upcoming mini auction for IPL 2026, foreign players will be placed on a maximum salary of ₹18 crore. This is in line with the retention cap set for key Indian players like Virat Kohli.
Auction Restrictions: During the auction, no foreign player can be bid for an amount higher than the highest retention price or the salary of the most expensive Indian player
Team Budget Adjustment: Teams can bid on foreign players up to the maximum allowed amount, but any excess over the stipulated amount will be deducted from their purse.
Player Welfare Fund: The excess amount deducted from the team budget will be allocated to the BCCI for player welfare, reinforcing the league's commitment to its athletes.
Mandatory Registration: Foreign players will have to register for the mega auction to participate in the mini auction. If a player has valid reasons such as a health issue, they can inform about these through their board, which will be considered.
