What is the use of right to match card in IPL?

One fascinating aspect of an IPL auction is the ‘right to match’ card, commonly called the ‘RTM card. ‘ An RTM card allows a franchise to buy an unretained player who played for them in the previous edition for the highest bidding amount the player has received in that auction.

What are the rules of IPL auction?

For only one player, Rs 14 crore will be deducted from a franchise’s auction purse. For the eight franchises, rules have been set that they cannot retain more than three Indians (capped/uncapped). They cannot retain more than two overseas players and not more than two uncapped Indian players.

What is RTM in IPL auction?

To add a bit of spice to the 2018 IPL mega auction, the BCCI introduced the concept of Right to Match (RTM). This card enables the team to match the highest bid for the player that played for them in the previous season and secure his services again.

Can RTM be used on foreign players?

They can either opt to retain three Indians and one overseas player or two Indians and two overseas players. The three Indians that can be retained can be all capped, uncapped or a combination of both. Once again, it is believed that franchises cannot use their right-to-match cards (RTM) at the auction.

Does IPL players get match fees?

The revised match-fees structure — ₹40,000 per match-day (1 to 20 matches), ₹50,000 per match-day (21 to 40 matches) and ₹60,000 per match-day (40+ matches) — incentivises the First Class regulars in domestic cricket. I am pleased to announce the hike in match fee for domestic cricketers.

What is RPM in IPL?

Ahead of the IPL mega auctions, the franchises can retain only 3 capped Indian players, 2 overseas players, and 2 uncapped players. The Right to Match Card (RTM) is a facility that allows the teams to avail the services of players who have previously played for the franchise from the auction pool.