BCCI also considering Singapore as an option for IPL 2024 mega auction
With the IPL 2024 mega auction approaching, the BCCI is exploring international venues, including Singapore and Saudi Arabia, as potential hosts for the high-profile event. The auction is expected to be a two-day affair held late in November.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering Singapore as a potential venue for the IPL 2024 mega auction, as per reports. While Singapore has emerged as a new contender, Saudi Arabia remains firmly in the running, with locations such as Riyadh or Jeddah under consideration.
According to Cricbuzz, the BCCI has kept both countries on its radar as it finalizes deals for the much anticipated event
Earlier reports had pointed towards Saudi Arabia hosting the auction, as BCCI officials have shown keen interest in expanding the league's international footprint. The final decision on the venue is expected soon, with the two-day auction set to take place towards the end of November 2024.
The IPL governing council, which met in Bengaluru on September 28, has already finalized key aspects related to player retention and auction rules. The upcoming mega auction promises to be a pivotal moment for franchises as they prepare for the 2025 season.
In another significant development ahead of IPL 2025, Mahela Jayawardene has been reappointed as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians. After serving as the franchise's global head of cricket for two years, the former Sri Lanka captain is returning to his coaching duties.
Jayawardene, a proven success in the Twenty20 league format, has already led the Mumbai Indians to three IPL titles during his earlier tenure.
