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The IPL 2026 auction is expected to take place in the second or third week of December, with December 13–15 emerging as the likely window, as per a Cricbuzz report. The franchises and BCCI authorities are discussing holding the IPL 2026 auction around those dates. (Pic Credit: IANS)

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The last IPL auctions were held overseas - Dubai (2023) and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2024). However, at this point, there’s no indication that the IPL 2026 auction will be held overseas. As per reports, it wouldn't be surprising if the BCCI opts to stage the auction in India this time. (Pic Credit: BCCI/IPL)

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The retention deadline for IPL 2026 Auction is likely to be November 15. By then, franchises will have to submit the names of the players they intend to release ahead of the auctio

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