IPL 2025 rules: BCCI to ban players for pulling out after auction deal

The BCCI and the IPL governing council will ban the players for pulling out of the league after the auction deal.

The new retention policy ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction has been announced by the IPL governing council. New rules have been introduced for overseas players, in order to ensure a more streamlined auction and player availability process. Any international player looking to participate in the Indian Premier League must now register for the "Big Auction" ahead of the season. Failure to do so would make the player ineligible for the following year’s auction, potentially delaying their IPL career by a year.

The league has also enforced stricter guidelines for players who commit but later withdraw. If a player registers for the auction, gets picked by a franchise, and then decides to make himself unavailable before the season starts, he will face a two-season ban from both participating in the tournament and registering for future auctions. This new policy aims to ensure that franchises get reliable and committed players and also prevents teams from last-minute disruptions due to sudden player unavailability.

The rule changes reflect the league’s attempt to maintain a balance between player flexibility and team requirements. By enforcing stricter regulations, the IPL management hopes to streamline team-building strategies and maintain the competitive integrity of the tournament, especially when it comes to overseas talent.