According to Cricbuzz, Shah Rukh Khan was vocal against the mega auctions, even getting into a heated discussion with Ness Wadia of Punjab Kings over the number of player retentions.Shah Rukh supported substantial retentions, while Wadia favored fewer.
Supporting Shah Rukh, SRH owner Maran expressed concerns about the time and investment needed to develop a strong squad. She cited examples like Abhishek Sharma, who took three years to become a consistent performer. Maran emphasized that similar stories are common across teams.
The final decision on the mega auction will influence the retention rules. If the BCCI opts against mega auctions, there might be no need for retention at all.
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The meeting also covered feedback on player regulations and commercial aspects like central merchandising, licensing, and gaming. The BCCI plans to review these recommendations with the IPL Governing Council before finalizing the player regulations.
Other owners present included Kiran Kumar Grandhi and Parth Jindal (Delhi Capitals), Sanjiv Goenka (Lucknow Super Giants), Rupa Gurunath (Chennai Super Kings), Manoj Badale (Rajasthan Royals), and Prathmesh Mishra (Royal Challengers Bangalore). Some, including the Ambanis of Mumbai Indians, joined via video conference.
After the meeting, Jindal expressed surprise at the debate over continuing the mega auctions, stating his support for them. He also highlighted a discussion on the Impact Player rule, with Delhi Capitals opposing it, arguing it could hinder the development of all-rounders. Jindal confirmed that the BCCI will provide further updates on the rules by the end of August.
