India, Nov. 2 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction could once again be held away from home, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering multiple destinations in the Gulf for the event. Although nothing is official yet, all 10 franchises have been informally tipped off about the shift, but are unaware of the venue city.

According to a report in Cricbuzz, Abu Dhabi has emerged as the frontrunner, but other Middle Eastern countries, such as Oman and Qatar, are also under consideration. If the BCCI makes it official, this will be the third consecutive year that the IPL auction will be held overseas. For the IPL 2024 season, it was held in Dubai, while for 2025, Jeddah was the host city.

The report noted that thi...