
Explainer
IPL 2027 retentions explained: salaries, budgets and decisions facing all 10 teams
The BCCI has set November 17 as the deadline for IPL 2027 retentions, with player registration closing November 23 and the auction set for December 16 in Goa. The salary cap is ₹157 crore per franchise, covering auction purse, performance pay and match fees.