Rules of the Auctions

Preamble:

This document outlines the official rules and regulations governing the player auction for the United Cricket League (UCL) Season 2. All participating franchises and individuals involved in the auction process are expected to adhere to these rules to ensure a fair and transparent team formation process.

Article 1: Franchise Structure and Purse Allocation

1. The UCL will consist of four (4) distinct franchises.
2. Each franchise will be allocated a total purse of Three Thousand and One (3001) Dollars for player acquisitions during the auction.

Article 2: Player Base Price and Pool

1. All 4 captains are listed at a base price of One (1) Dollar.
2. The base price for every other player in the auction pool is Fifty (50) Dollars.
3. The total number of players available in the auction pool is Sixty (60) - 4 Captains + 56 Players.

Article 3: Team Composition

1. Each franchise is mandated to acquire exactly Fifteen (15) players through the auction process - 1 Captain + 14 Players.

Article 4: Bidding Increments

The bidding process will adhere to the following incremental structure:

• From Fifty (50) Dollars up to One Hundred and Fifty (150) Dollars, bids shall increase in increments of Ten (10) Dollars.
• From One Hundred and Fifty (150) Dollars up to Three Hundred and Fifty (350) Dollars, bids shall increase in increments of Twenty (20) Dollars.
• From Three Hundred and Fifty (350) Dollars up to Eight Hundred (800) Dollars, bids shall increase in increments of Fifty (50) Dollars.
• Above Eight Hundred (800) Dollars, bids shall increase in increments of One Hundred (100) Dollars.

Jump bids, where a franchise bids an amount exceeding the permissible increment, are strictly prohibited and will not be accepted. The auctioneer's decision on the validity of a bid will be final.

Article 5: Auction Sequence and Player Categories

1. The auction process will commence with each franchise nominating and acquiring either a Captain or a Trainer.
2. Following the Captain/Trainer selections, the auction of ten (10) marquee players, designated as "Starter Pokemon," will take place. These players will be auctioned individually.
3. The remaining players will be categorized into the following groups:
   • Batsmen
   • Bowlers
   • Batting All-rounders
   • Bowling All-rounders
   • Wicket-keepers
4. The order in which these player groups are presented for auction will be decided and communicated beforehand.
5. Within each player group, the order in which individual players are put up for auction will be determined randomly at the time of the auction.

Article 6: Retentions and Right to Match (RTM)

1. The concept of player retentions from previous seasons (if any) is not applicable for this auction.
2. The Right to Match (RTM) card, allowing franchises to match the highest bid for a former player, will not be in effect for this auction.

Article 7: Unsold Players

1. Any players who remain unsold after the initial auction rounds for all predefined player groups are completed will be combined into a single "Unsold Players" category.
2. These unsold players will be put up for auction again. Franchises will have the opportunity to bid on these players to fulfill their mandatory team quota of fifteen (15) players.

Article 8: Mandatory Player Acquisition

1. Each of the four (4) franchises is obligated to acquire a total of fifteen (15) players by the conclusion of the auction process.
2. The auction will continue until all sixty (60) players have been successfully acquired by the participating franchises.

Article 9: General Conduct

1. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike and respectful manner throughout the auction process.
2. Any disputes or clarifications regarding the auction rules will be addressed by the designated auction organizers, whose decisions will be final.

Disclaimer: These rules are designed to facilitate a smooth and enjoyable auction process for the UCL. The organizers reserve the right to make minor adjustments to these rules if deemed necessary, with prior communication to all participating franchises.