Goa, Oct. 27 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have until November 15 to finalise their player retentions ahead of the mini-auction scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16. The upcoming deadlines are expected to trigger increased activity among franchises as they assess their squads and prepare for the next season.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia had confirmed the auction date and venue earlier this month. The IPL executives have subsequently communicated the retention deadline to all franchises through an official notice.

With franchises having confirmed their head coaches and the possibility of several high-profile player trades emerging, the coming weeks are expected to be s...