“In a historic move to celebrate consistency and champion outstanding performances in the IPL, we are thrilled to introduce a match fee of INR 7.5 lakhs per game for our cricketers! A cricketer playing all league matches in a season will get Rs. 1.05 crores in addition to his contracted amount,” Shah stated on X.

On top of their contract amounts, players now stand to earn INR 7.5 lakh (US$ 9000 approx.) per game as match fees

Each of the ten teams will be allowed to retain a maximum of six players, in which no more than five players should be capped. However, the choice of utilisation is left to the franchises - four retentions or two RTMs,

If a player is retained while uncapped, he will remain in the uncapped slab even if he plays an international game before the day of the auction