IPL 2019 auctions to be held in Jaipur on December 18: Report

VIVO IPL will enter into its 12th season next season.   |  Photo Credit: PTI

Indian Premier League will enter into its 12th season next year and the auctions for the same will be held on December 18 in Jaipur. If latest reports are to be believed, the auctions will be held between 3 PM and 9:30 PM. The various IPL franchises have already named their retentions and releases earlier this month in November. The franchises took some tough decisions as they left out some big names who will be up for auctions once again for the next edition. The next auction is sure to spring in some surprises with some of the biggest names being released by their former teams. 

The auction will be a one-day affair with a change in the timings as well according to a Mumbai Mirror report. The Mirror report further stated that the change in time has been made keeping in mind the prime-time slot (7-10 pm). The change in time has been made to attract the maximum number of viewers for the auction.

With the national elections to be held in the country next year, the dates of  IPL 12 are yet to be finalized. There are also rumours that the IPL may be held outside India with South Africa most likely to be selected as the venue. 

“If the dates of the general elections clash with those of the Indian Premier League, then the tournament will be held outside the country. But as of now, we are waiting for the dates to decide on how to go ahead with the scheduling,” IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla told the media circles back in September. 

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals made a return to the league after being banned for two years for their involvement in the match-fixing scandal. While Rajasthan lost out to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator, Chennai Super Kings under MS Dhoni went onto win the title for the third time.