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IPL 2024 has started. The points table is becoming exciting after every match. Amidst all this, BCCI has made a big announcement. BCCI has called an important meeting in the middle of IPL. The meeting will be held on 16 April in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. On this day, an exciting match will be played between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, BCCI will also hold a meeting with IPL franchises. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, BCCI President Roger Binny and IPL President Arun Singh Dhumal can also attend this meeting.
Why is this meeting important?
This meeting called by BCCI between IPL 2024 is very important in many ways. It is being said that the mega auction to be held next year can be discussed in this meeting. Many franchises are demanding that the team should increase the number of retained players to 8, so that it can retain its key players. However, many franchisees are also against it. In such a situation, along with all the teams, lakhs of fans are also waiting for this meeting. According to a report, the upcoming plans of IPL will also be discussed in the meeting.
Right to match card rule may be implemented again
Let us tell you that the owners of all the 10 teams can be present in this meeting. Additionally, owners may be accompanied by their CEO and operational teams. All franchisees can give their opinion in the meeting and it can be considered. Apart from this, discussion has also started on whether the Right to Match card should be started once again. Earlier this mega auction was held in the year 2022, during this also there was no rule of Right to Match card, but now there is talk of starting it once again.
What is RTM (Right to Match) Card?
Teams playing in IPL can retain a total of 5 players in two ways. The first of these methods is through direct retention and the second is through the 'Right to Match' card. 'Right-to-match' cards are used during auctions. This allows teams to purchase players they have not retained.
For example, Mumbai team has not retained any player, if any other team makes the highest bid for that player and buys him for Rs 2 crore, then in such a situation Mumbai team will give him the same amount and ' Will use 'Right to Match Card' option. .Adds to the team. Even after making the highest bid, the other team will not be able to buy the player and the player will go back to Mumbai.