The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to delay the announcement of the IPL 2025 retention rules until late September, potentially coinciding with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 29. Initially scheduled for late August, the announcement has now been pushed back, with franchises advised they will have until November 15 to finalize their retention decisions. While there has been speculation about the return of the Right to Match (RTM) options in the upcoming auction, no official confirmations have been made regarding the number of retentions or RTMs. Additionally, the BCCI is contemplating classifying retired international players as uncapped, which could impact franchises' strategies. Despite the delays, the BCCI has not established a direct link between the AGM and the retention policy announcement, leaving franchises in uncertainty about the forthcoming rules. The IPL auction is tentatively scheduled for December, yet specifics remain unclear as the BCCI has not communicated definitive details to the franchises.