• All ten participating teams of IPL have submitted the final list of retained players.

  • The IPL 2024 Retention is all set to take place on Sunday, November 26.

Retention day for IPL 2024: When and where to watch on TV; Live Streaming details
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The excitement in the cricketing universe has reached a fever pitch as the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Retention is all set to take place on Sunday, November 26. The crucial event marks the beginning of the countdown to the IPL 2024 players’ auction as teams decide about the retained players.

As the deadline for final submission of the retention has arrived, cricket enthusiasts now find themselves on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the revelation of retained and released players by all the ten participating teams. This will not only provide fans with a glimpse into the future composition of the franchises but also put an end to the constant swirl of rumours and speculations surrounding player movements

Trade of players ahead of retention

It is worth mentioning that that a few noteworthy trades have already taken place in the lead-up to the retention deadline, with the exchange of Devdutt Padikkal from Rajasthan Royals to the Lucknow Super Giants for Avesh Khan and the swap of Shahbaz Ahmed and Mayank Dagar. Moreover, the absence of overseas stalwarts Ben Stokes and Joe Root from the upcoming event further adds an intriguing layer to the pre-auction drama.

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Where to watch IPL 2024 Retention: Broadcast and Live Streaming details

As the excitement reaches fever pitch for the retention announcements, fans eager to witness it live can tune in to the official broadcasters for a two-hour show unveiling the updated squads for all ten teams. The live broadcast will commence at 4 PM IST on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi/HD, and Star Sports 2/2 HD channels.

For those who prefer digital platforms, JioCinema has fans covered with a live show at the same time.

Experts to host the show

To add depth and perspective to the retention announcements, veteran cricketer Irfan Pathan, known for his cricketing acumen, will join accomplished hosts Raunak Kapoor and Tanay Tiwari on Star Sports in guiding fans through the revelations and dissecting the strategies employed by the teams. Meanwhile, Anil Kumble, Aakash Chopra, RP Singh and Abhinav Mukund will contribute their expertise to decode the intricacies of the announcements for the audience on Jio Cinema.

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