IPL franchises may face difficult retention calls as top players reportedly seek Rs 40 crore ahead of the next mega auction, with captaincy, purse size and BCCI rules set to influence negotiations. Top IPL players are reportedly seeking Rs 40 crore to remain with their franchisesThe demand could complicate retention talks before next month’s mini auction and next year’s mega auctionRishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer set a precedent in the 2025 mega.