IPL 2018 rules: All you need to know
The Indian Premier League is undoubtedly the biggest T20 league across the globe. It's not only popular among the fans, but is also the perfect stage for young cricketers to showcase their talent. The 11th edition is all set for a major revamp with defunct franchises Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals making a comeback. Here are the latest changes in the IPL rules.
CSK and RR make a return post ban
Both franchises were slapped with a ban in 2015 after being involved in match fixing. The players were up for grabs in a special draft organised in December 2015, only new entrants Gujarat Lions and Rising Pune Supergiant could make a bid. Since Pune and Gujarat won't be a part of the new season, CSK and RR have been allowed to retain their players
Retention rule and right to match card
Every franchise has been allowed to retain 5 players either by retention rule or by using a right to match card on auction day. A maximum of 3 players can be retained using retention, leaving the franchise with two match cards on auction day. If two or lesser player are retained ahead of the auctions, they will have three right to match cards left.
What is right to match card?
The right to match cards comes into play during the IPL auction where the earlier employer of the player holds an advantage. The franchise can match the bid amount to retain their former player.
How does the retention rule work?
To retain 3 players, franchise has to fork out Rs.15 crore, Rs. 11 crore and Rs 7 crore. The amount will be deducted from franchise's auction purse. If they decide to retain 2 players, then it would cost them Rs.12.5 crores for the first player and Rs. 8.5 crores for the second. If a team retains 1 player, he'd cost them Rs. 12.5 crores.
Change in squad size and increased purse
Each franchise can now have a maximum of 25 players but will need to have a minimum of 18 players on the roster. The purse money has been increased by 20% to Rs. 78 crore and the teams will have to spend a minimum of 75 percent of the salary cap each season.
