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Former Player Proposes Major IPL Revamp: End Auctions, Six-Month League

Former Player Proposes Major IPL Revamp: End Auctions, Six-Month League
'Get Rid Of IPL Auctions; Make It A 6-Month League' · rediff.com

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa wants big changes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

He thinks the annual player auctions should stop, and instead, teams should use a draft system and trade players throughout the year.

He also wants the IPL to last six months, with international matches happening during this time.

The next IPL auction is coming up, and there's been a big trade between two teams already.

Key facts

IPL Founding Year
2008
Number of Teams
10
Next Auction Date
December 16, 2026
Uthappa's IPL Teams
Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore
Uthappa's IPL Runs
4952 runs in 205 matches

Quotes

Robin Uthappa

A former Indian cricketer who played in the IPL for six teams, winning the tournament twice.

“They are not taking it beyond the start-up stage. It is baffling. You are the leading cricket league in the world. Mature now. Just get on with it.”
rediff.com
“Stop with the auctions and keep the trade window open throughout the year. Have a draft and get rid of the auctions. For crying out loud, get rid of the auctions.”
rediff.com

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