'Pitru Paksha' delays IPL player trade deals

IPL 2027 player trade talks slowed as some franchise owners avoided major business decisions during Pitru Paksha, a 16-day period dedicated to honouring ancestors, according to Cricbuzz. Discussions could pick up after the observance ended on October 10, the report added. Franchises have until November 15 to submit retention lists ahead of the mini-auction in December.