Pune: The mega auctions of the Indian Premier League’s 11th edition will be held in Bengaluru on January 27 and 28.

The news was confirmed by a senior 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,” a senior BCCI official told a news agency today.

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.