IPL 2027: BCCI announces new retention deadline, mini-auction date unchanged

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended the deadline for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their player retention and release lists by two days. Notably, the board has moved the cutoff from November 15 to November 17, 2026, giving teams more time to finalise their squads. The original deadline coincided with the fifth and final ODI between India and New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Franchises can also trade players before the deadline, with a few d...