IPL 2027 Retention Deadline Changed: Why has BCCI shifted to New Date? Is IPL Auction Date set to be Rescheduled?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the retention deadline for franchises ahead of the IPL 2027 auction.

As per the latest development, the BCCI communicated to the teams on Monday (November 2), stating an extension of the date for retentions.

Previously, the retention deadline was November 15, and the franchises had to submit their full list of retained players ahead of the mini auction, which will take place on December 16 in Goa.

What is the new IPL 2027 Retention Date?

As per a report from Cricbuzz, the deadline has been extended to November 17, which will be the new date for the franchises to submit their list of players ahead of the IPL 2027 season.

Why is the Retention Deadline Changed?

The retention deadline has been changed due to the match between India and New Zealand on November 15. The Indian team will take on the Kiwis in the 5th ODI on that day, which prompted BCCI to reschedule the deadline.

The player registration for IPL 2027 auction has opened from today (Nov 2) and will be closed on November 23. The franchises will submit their final list of player choices for auction on December 1, while the final auction list with sets will be announced on December 3.

Will IPL 2027 Auction Date be Changed?

The IPL 2027 auction is set for December 16 and is set to be held in Goa. But on the same day, India will play Sri Lanka in an ODI match in Bengaluru. BCCI hasn't confirmed yet whether there will be a change of date for auction as the match collides with the same date. Although its not confirmed, the date of that ODI match may well be shifted to a day later, to December 17. India will play Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI and T20I series, from December 13 to December 27.