By Admin 
BCCI is considering organizing the IPL auction outside India. Although the IPL franchises have not been officially informed about the city yet, they have definitely been given a hint about it. Gulf countries are being considered as possible venues. It is likely to take place in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, but other Middle Eastern locations such as Oman and Qatar are reportedly also being considered.
Reason for IPL auction being held outside India
According to the report of Cricbuzz, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wanted to organize the auction in India only. However, now there are challenges in finding an ideal venue because at that time (December) it is the festival and wedding season in the country.
On which date will IPL 2026 auction take place?
The auction for Indian Premier League Season 19 may take place in mid-December, it may happen in the second week or third week. There is a possibility that BCCI will formally announce the date and venue of IPL auction before November 15. Before this, all the 10 franchises have to submit the list of retention and released players to BCCI.
The franchises still have about 2 weeks to submit the list of retention and release players. Before this, discussions regarding trade of players are intensifying. There is talk of trade of wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson, who is the captain of Rajasthan Royals. Although Sanju has not impressed in the Asia Cup or the currently ongoing T20 series against Australia, he is considered a big player in the IPL.
The discussion about Mohammed Shami is also intense, but according to the report, Sunrisers Hyderabad is not able to make up its mind to release him. According to the report of Cricbuzz, Hyderabad received some trade offers for Shami, which were rejected by the franchise.