Some IPL players seek INR 40 crore retention deals
At least two prominent IPL players are seeking INR 40 crore retention contracts ahead of the 2027 mega auction, according to multiple reports.
Some IPL players are reportedly seeking INR 40 crore retention contracts. At least two prominent players have communicated this expectation to their franchises. The current IPL purse stands at INR 130 crore for the 2027 season.
Shreyas Iyer received INR 26.75 crore at the 2025 mega auction. Rishabh Pant received INR 27 crore at the 2025 mega auction. A INR 40 crore contract would consume more than 25 percent of a franchise's projected purse.
The purse is expected to rise to approximately INR 150 crore for the 2028 season. Vijay Dahiya said Ayush Badoni needs to raise his self-imposed standards. Mohammed Shami took 4 wickets for Bengal against Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy.
CricHubb Take
The INR 40 crore demand shows how quickly the salary cap is losing its meaning as a restraint. Franchises will either have to break their structure to keep star players or accept that the best talent will move for the highest bidder every three years.