IPL 2027 mini-auction returns to India after four years
IPL 2027 mini-auction moves back to India; Impact Player rule decision postponed.
The IPL Governing Council decided that the 2027 mini-auction will be held in India, ending a run of overseas venues that began after Kochi hosted the event in 2023. Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi staged the last three auctions.
Franchises raised concerns over the logistics and cost of sending delegations abroad for a smaller auction. The BCCI requires more than 100 hotel rooms for two nights, a requirement made harder by India's wedding season from October to December.
The Governing Council deferred a decision on the Impact Player rule to a meeting within a month. Most franchises oppose continuing the rule but want any change delayed until after the 2028 mega-auction when squads can be rebuilt from scratch.
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