The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is scheduled to take place between December 13-15, with franchises required to submit their player retention lists by November 15, reports Cricbuzz . The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently finalising the exact schedule and location for the auction, which may return to India after being held in Dubai and Jeddah in the previous two editions. Franchise officials who have engaged with BCCI authorities have revealed that discussions are focused on the mid-December window. Unlike the past two seasons where the auction was conducted overseas, there are indications that this edition might be held within India. The retention deadline of November 15 has been confirmed, by which time all franchises must declare their lis
IPL Auction scheduled for around December 10, retentions by November 15: Report

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