Internet Desk: Mega auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held on January 27, 28 of 2018 in Bengaluru. Goa was the preferred venue but, for the Christmas and New Year rush, BCCI officials had to change their plan.
IPL lovers can find Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals who will be back after a two years suspension over disciplinary grounds and Star Sports will broadcast this years’ IPL.
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“Since most of the capped players will be back in auction, it will be a mega auction that will be held in Bengaluru on January 27 and 28. Since Bengaluru has been hosting all previous auctions, that was the choice of franchises,” a senior BCCI official said on Tuesday.
This year’s auction will see teams having an increased budget of Rs 80 crore from previous Rs 66 crore.
In all five players can be retained by a franchise, which includes two Right to Match cards.