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BCCI is thinking of holding IPL 2025 mega auction in Saudi cities.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering hosting the mega auction in a Saudi city. While no specific location has been finalized, Riyadh or Jeddah are definitely in the minds of the BCCI officials. Dubai, in the UAE, is also an option but is currently not the preferred choice. The auction is expected to take place in the last week of November.
Cricbuzz comprehends that finding a reasonable setting or an inn has demonstrated trying for the BCCI up until this point. In spite of the fact that estimating ought not be a huge element for the establishment proprietors of the Indian Head Association (IPL), quite possibly of the most extravagant association on the planet, and the BCCI, ostensibly the most extravagant games body, recognizing a setting in Saudi Arabia has been especially troublesome. The costs in Saudi Arabia are purportedly a lot higher than in Dubai, where the past sale, in December 2023, was held.
As recently revealed by this site, London was at first shortlisted, however the BCCI ruled against holding the bartering in the UK because of the chilly climate during this season. The BCCI and IPL authorities are presently searching for a spot which can have the sale for two days and oblige the whole IPL company, including the 10 establishment designations and an enormous escort including two telecasters - Jio and Disney Star.
Dhoni to meet CSK authorities soon
In the mean time, Chennai Super Lords keep on keeping up with that MS Dhoni's cooperation in the impending season is as yet not last, and key authorities from the establishment will meet with him prior to settling on a choice. Dhoni is supposed to meet with CSK authorities in mid-October in Mumbai, where he will probably convey his ultimate conclusion. He was in the US last month and has as of late gotten back to India.
The BCCI as of late decided that players like Dhoni, who have not played global cricket for north of five years, can be named 'uncapped' and held at a cost of Rs 4 crore