Ahead of the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, the eight IPL franchises are likely to be permitted to retain up to three players. The proposal came at an IPL governing council meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to ESPNcricinfo, as per the proposal the franchises could be allowed to retain a combination of two Indian and an overseas player, or picking up two overseas and an Indian player. The matter can be further discussed at the meeting scheduled next week, before making a final call on November 14 with all eight franchises.

Mumbai Indians' players celebrate after winning the final match of IPL 2017. File Pic