Franchises began trading before the IPL 2024 auction, fueling discussions on Hardik Pandya‘s potential return to Mumbai Indians.
Teams trade players before the auction, engaging in buying and selling. Fans often question the IPL trade process, so here’s a breakdown.
Any franchise can acquire a player through an IPL trade by offering a player or providing compensation.
The IPL trading window opens after the season, lasting until days before the next auction. Franchises submit trade lists to the BCCI as an Expression of Interest (EOI).
The BCCI notifies if there’s an EOI for a player. The player’s franchise decides to proceed.
Franchises must email the BCCI within 48 hours. If agreed, the player signs the consent form, promptly emailed to the BCCI.
Commercial negotiations follow between the current and acquiring franchises. Rules include no trading of auction-acquired players in the same season.
Acquiring foreign players needs a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The acquiring franchise ensures the traded player is fit, requiring a pre-trade medical examination.
