NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced strong criticism against the Right to Match (RTM) rule ahead of its potential reinstatement in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering bringing back the RTM rule as they prepare for the IPL 2025 auction later this year. This possibility has ignited debates among players and franchise owners.
Recently, the BCCI held a "constructive dialogue" with the owners of the ten IPL franchises to address various issues. As per an ANI report, among the topics discussed were the idea of holding mega auctions every five years instead of the current three-year cycle, the reintroduction of the RTM card, the availability of overseas players, and a cap on the number of player retention.
