New Delhi, Oct 10: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is expected to be held between December 13 and 15, with all franchises required to submit their player retention lists by November 15, according to reports from Cricbuzz. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in the final stages of confirming the auction schedule and venue, which may see the event return to India after the past two editions were hosted overseas, in Dubai (2023) and Jeddah (2024).

Franchise officials who have engaged with BCCI authorities indicate that discussions are focusing on a mid-December window. Unlike the previous two seasons, when the auction was conducted abroad, the upcoming edition is likely to be organized domestically, although the BCCI has not yet officially confirmed the venu

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