IPL 11: Auctions to be held on January 27, 28 in Bengaluru

The mega auctions of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) 11th edition will be held in Bengaluru on January 27 and 28. The news was confirmed by a senior Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official.

"Since most of the capped players will be back in auction, it will be a mega auction that will be held in Bengaluru on January 27 and 28.

Since Bengaluru has been hosting all previous auctions, that was the choice of franchises," said a senior BCCI official on Tuesday.

This year's auction will see teams having an increased budget of Rs 80 crore from previous Rs 66 crore.

In all five players can be retained by a franchise, which includes two Right to Match cards.