"Was gobsmacked, did not want to stay in front of TV...": Iyer on massive IPL bid by Punjab Kings
2 months, 1 week ago

"Was gobsmacked, did not want to stay in front of TV...": Iyer on massive IPL bid by Punjab Kings

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer revealed his reaction on the massive amount his franchise splurged on him to secure his services ahead of Indian Premier League 2025 season, saying that he was "gobsmacked" and not expecting to be picked up at such a high price. ": Iyer on massive IPL bid by Punjab Kings Iyer had a memorable 2024 despite being removed from the Board of Control for Cricket in India central contract due to an alleged lack of commitment towards red-ball cricket. Speaking in an interview to ESPNCricinfo, Iyer, who will be leading PBKS next season, said that he at one point had covered his ears with cotton and just did not want to stay in front of the TV as his bid went up. No doubt Iyer was going to be sold for such a massive prize as he secured two T20 titles as a captain last year, the Indian Premier League for Kolkata Knight Riders, the franchise's first in a decade and overall third.

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Shreyas Iyer reveals his preferred batting position ahead of IPL
1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer reveals his preferred batting position ahead of IPL

Deccan Chronicle  

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Venkatesh Iyer not bogged down by huge price tag in IPL 2025: Really doesn't matter
1 week, 4 days ago

Venkatesh Iyer not bogged down by huge price tag in IPL 2025: Really doesn't matter

India Today  

Venkatesh Iyer said that he is not flustered by his massive price tag in the Indian Premier League. The 30-year-old said that he won’t be overawed by his price tag and would rather look to put his best foot forward when the tournament starts. IPL 2025 Full Coverage | Schedule "It really doesn't matter for what price you were picked …

Power-packed middle order, lethal bowling attack but unproven Indian core: Can PBKS break their IPL curse in 2025?
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Hindustan Times  

Punjab Kings have spent years in search of a winning formula, often making drastic changes in personnel but struggling to find consistency. Ricky Ponting will reunite with Shreyas Iyer at Punjab Kings in the IPL The franchise will hope that this new leadership duo can finally bring stability and direction, which has been missing in the past many seasons; the …

What drives Venkatesh Iyer this IPL season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What drives Venkatesh Iyer this IPL season

Live Mint  

Venkatesh Iyer remembers a conversation he had with his Kolkata Knight Riders teammate Mitchell Starc last season. Ahead of the 2025 season of the IPL, KKR bid ₹23.75 crore for Iyer, the third highest price paid in these auctions after Rishabh Pant’s ₹27 crore and ₹26.75 crore by Punjab Kings for Shreyas Iyer. Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that Venkatesh be …

Venkatesh Iyer suffers injury scare ahead of IPL 2025 as KKR batter limps off during Ranji Trophy match against Kerala
2 months ago

Venkatesh Iyer suffers injury scare ahead of IPL 2025 as KKR batter limps off during Ranji Trophy match against Kerala

Live Mint  

Kolkata Knight Riders star Venkatesh Iyer suffered a major injury scare when the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder reportedly twisted his ankle in their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 clash against Kerala on Thursday. Coming into bat at No 6, Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for ₹23.75 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction last year, twisted his ankle just two balls into his …

IPL: Rishabh Pant takes cheeky dig at Punjab Kings after being named LSG captain
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2 months ago

IPL: Rishabh Pant takes cheeky dig at Punjab Kings after being named LSG captain

India Today  

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a cheeky remark about Punjab Kings, saying he was scared the former finalists would target him with their deep pockets during the Indian Premier League 2025 auction. Pant was announced as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants by owner Sanjiv Goenka at a special event on Monday, January 20, for the 2025 season. Pant enjoyed …

'Covering my ears with...': Shreyas Iyer left 'gobsmacked, dumbstruck' on being picked by PBKS for INR 26.75 crore
2 months, 1 week ago

'Covering my ears with...': Shreyas Iyer left 'gobsmacked, dumbstruck' on being picked by PBKS for INR 26.75 crore

Hindustan Times  

It has been made official. The right-handed batter who led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title win in 2024 was picked up by Punjab for a whopping price of INR 26.75 crore. Shreyas Iyer says he was “gobsmacked” when Punjab Kings picked him up for INR 26.75 crore in the IPL mega auction. So once crossed a certain point, …

Shreyas Iyer reveals he was 'gobsmacked' by PBKS' humongous bid in IPL 2025 mega auction
2 months, 1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer reveals he was 'gobsmacked' by PBKS' humongous bid in IPL 2025 mega auction

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Former Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals captain Iyer had briefly become the most expensive player in IPL history after getting acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore in the mega auction in Jeddah. Shreyas Iyer was expected to fetch a big amount in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah after leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their third …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings skipper
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2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings skipper

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: India top-order batter Shreyas Iyer was on Sunday announced skipper of Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings ahead of the new season beginning in March. Iyer will reunite with head coach Ricky Ponting, with whom he shared a successful stint at Delhi Capitals, guiding the team to the 2020 IPL final. The 2024 season has been a memorable one …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer Named Punjab Kings Captain For Indian Premier League Season 18
2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer Named Punjab Kings Captain For Indian Premier League Season 18

ABP News  

Shreyas Iyer has been officially named the captain of Punjab Kings for the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Notably, Shreyas Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL trophy in the 2024 season but was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Iyer is also poised to create history when he leads PBKS in their opening …

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings announce Shreyas Iyer as skipper
2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings announce Shreyas Iyer as skipper

The Hindu  

India top-order batter Shreyas Iyer, who guided Kolkata Knight Riders to their IPL title triumph in 2024, was named captain of Punjab Kings on Sunday ahead of the upcoming season set to begin in March. Iyer, a proven leader and one of the most sought-after players in the IPL, was roped in by PBKS for a record-breaking Rs 26.75 crore, …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer appointed captain of Punjab Kings, coach Ricky Ponting says ‘he has a great mind’
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2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer appointed captain of Punjab Kings, coach Ricky Ponting says ‘he has a great mind’

Live Mint  

Stylish Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been appointed the captain of Punjab Kings for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The announcement of Iyer becoming Punjab Kings skipper was made during the reality show Big Boss where the batter was joined by his teammates Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh. Shreyas Iyer was quoted by ESPNCricinfo as saying Shreyas Iyer's record as …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer to lead Punjab Kings as franchise aims to end barren run
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer to lead Punjab Kings as franchise aims to end barren run

India Today  

Punjab Kings announced India batter Shreyas Iyer as their captain for the Indian Premier League 2025 on Sunday, January 12. They faced stiff competition from Iyer’s old teams, namely Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals as the three franchises got into an intense bidding war to sign the India star. In Punjab, Iyer will work alongside head coach Ricky Ponting, …

Venkatesh Iyer reveals crucial chat with KKR CEO ahead of ₹23.75 crore bid: ‘Do everything in your power to…’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Venkatesh Iyer reveals crucial chat with KKR CEO ahead of ₹23.75 crore bid: ‘Do everything in your power to…’

Live Mint  

While Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer had a neck-and-neck fight over who would become the costliest player in IPL history, one player whose price tag surprised everyone was Venkatesh Iyer. The Madhya Pradesh cricketer was sold for a whopping ₹23.75 crore as a bidding war ensued between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which was ultimately won by …

Venkatesh Iyer's reveal, says he had a word with KKR before INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Do everything in your power...'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Venkatesh Iyer's reveal, says he had a word with KKR before INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Do everything in your power...'

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer recently became the fourth-costliest pick in the history of the Indian Premier League after he was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 23.75 crore at the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Venkatesh Iyer returned to the top of the order for KKR After the auction, KKR CEO Venky Mysore stated that Venkatesh Iyer had told …

IPL: 10 auction strategies used by franchises to get the players they wanted
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL: 10 auction strategies used by franchises to get the players they wanted

Live Mint  

The Indian Premier League triennial auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 24-25 November had as much game strategy as you see on the cricket field. Ponting’s huge gamble The new Punjab Kings coach, Ricky Ponting, who parted ways with Delhi Capitals, had the biggest purse for the auction, after retaining only two uncapped players. Nehra’s calculated bets Gujarat Titans got …

'I'll probably get some criticism': Ricky Ponting's Aussie dilemma revealed after IPL Auction 2025, makes honest remark
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'I'll probably get some criticism': Ricky Ponting's Aussie dilemma revealed after IPL Auction 2025, makes honest remark

Hindustan Times  

The recently concluded IPL Auction 2025 in Jeddah was a blockbuster showdown as the franchises splurged big amounts of money on capped and uncapped players over the course of two days. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score 128 runs Shreyas …

IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings lose 19 players despite buying Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings lose 19 players despite buying Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal

Live Mint  

In the recently concluded Indian Premier League Auction 2025 at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, 10 franchises spent a total of ₹639.15 crore over a period of 2 days. They spent ₹18 crore each on leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and bought back Arshdeep Singh using the RTM option. Team bought the most players, lost previous ones: According to details, despite buying 23 players …

Mumbai Indians' INR 5.2 crore buy almost quit cricket and moved to Canada, father was told 'You're ruining his career'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai Indians' INR 5.2 crore buy almost quit cricket and moved to Canada, father was told 'You're ruining his career'

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Indians went into the IPL 2025 mega auction having to fill up 20 slots. Naman Dhir in full flow against Lucknow Super Giants earlier this year Naman represented MI in 7 matches at IPL 2024, scoring 140 runs with a best of 62 not out. Working at a medical shop in Faridkot district, Naresh pushed Naman to try …

'It's not about egos': LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence on spending a fortune on Rishabh Pant at IPL auction
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

'It's not about egos': LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence on spending a fortune on Rishabh Pant at IPL auction

Hindustan Times  

Owner of the Lucknow Super Giants, Sanjiv Goenka, has spoken about the franchise's decision to secure Rishabh Pant at a record-breaking price at the IPL 2025 mega auction. LSG needed someone to be the face of the franchise after KL Rahul's controversial departure, and Goenka sounds confident that Pant could fill those shoes. In the IPL, Pant scored 446 runs …

MI IPL Auction 2025 Review: Mumbai Indians assemble strong Indian contingent but unproven overseas players a worry
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Mumbai Indians IPL Auction 2025 analysis: Mumbai Indians boast of a strong Indian contingent but unproven overseas players might be a cause for concern for the five-time IPL champions. MI: Probable XI/XII Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Ryan Rickelton/Allah Ghazanfar. IPL …

Meet the lesser-knowns crorepatis: Five surprise picks that no one saw coming at the IPL 2025 mega auction
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meet the lesser-knowns crorepatis: Five surprise picks that no one saw coming at the IPL 2025 mega auction

Hindustan Times  

The IPL auction has always been seen as an event in which relatively unheralded players can make a name for themselves, earning life-altering money by letting their skills see them into a bidding war and set their career on a strong track. Eshan Malinga IPL fans would have had their nostalgia bone tickled when they saw a Sri Lankan seamer …

IPL owners sweat on the table: Five players who triggered a mind-boggling bidding war among franchises at mega auction
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL owners sweat on the table: Five players who triggered a mind-boggling bidding war among franchises at mega auction

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction is finally over. Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer went for big bucks ) At the mega auction, 182 players were sold for a whopping sum of INR 639.15 crore. Here are five players who triggered the most extensive bidding war among franchises Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹ 27 …

The big IPL Auction takeaways: Indian stars outshine overseas peers; no room for nostalgia in performance-driven bids
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The big IPL Auction takeaways: Indian stars outshine overseas peers; no room for nostalgia in performance-driven bids

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Premier League's maiden foray into the lucrative Saudi Arabian market wasn't just momentous, it was also path-breaking in many ways. Lucknow Super Giants have assembled a very refreshing team at the IPL 2025 mega auction For two days, ten franchises went hammer and tongs in Jeddah in the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025, seeking to assemble squads …

Strongest playing XI for each of the 10 teams after IPL 2025 mega auction including RCB, KKR, MI, CSK
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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India TV News  

Strongest playing XI for each of the 10 teams after IPL 2025 mega auction including RCB, KKR, MI, CSK With some exorbitant prices, a few steals and several high-profile players going unsold later all 10 teams finalised their squads ahead of the 2025 edition of the IPL. The two-day mega auction saw INR 639.15 crore getting spent with 182 players …

IPL Auction 2025: Indians finally earn bigger paychecks as auction records tumble in Jeddah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Indians finally earn bigger paychecks as auction records tumble in Jeddah

Firstpost  

The fifth IPL mega auction in the history of the Indian Premier League, and the first ever auction taking place in Saudi Arabia, turned out to be memorable for multiple reasons, from Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer breaking all-time records to a 13-year-old becoming a crorepati. With the fifth mega auction in the history of the world’s biggest tournament finally …

Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams - Updated after IPL 2025 auction
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams - Updated after IPL 2025 auction

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever to be sold at this year’s Indian Premier League auction after the Lucknow Super Giants acquired the wicketkeeper-batter’s services for ₹27 crore on Sunday. Rasikh Dar, an effective bowler in the death overs, stole the spotlight after collecting a sum of ₹6 crore from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the second day …

IPL 2025 Auction Highlights: Two-day auction ends with 182 players being bought for Rs 639.15 crore
4 months ago

IPL 2025 Auction Highlights: Two-day auction ends with 182 players being bought for Rs 639.15 crore

Firstpost  

That brings us to the end of the two-day auction in Jeddah, with the auction taking place in the Middle East for a second consecutive year. While the opening day of the event was all about franchises splurging money like never before, with Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer becoming the most expensive players in the history of the league, Day …

IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Day 2 Live Updates: Arjun Tendulkar, Anshul Kamboj Among Key Players To Watch As Teams Finalise Squads
Top News
4 months ago

IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Day 2 Live Updates: Arjun Tendulkar, Anshul Kamboj Among Key Players To Watch As Teams Finalise Squads

ABP News  

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Day 2: Welcome to the live coverage of Day 2 of the Indian Premier League season 2025 Mega Auction. Taking place in the city of Jedda in Saudi Arabia, IPL 2025 mega auction Day 1 saw high-profile players attracting massive bids as franchises went all out on Sunday to secure their top targets. Leading the spree …

IPL 2025 auction: Top five most expensive Indian players on day one of mega auction
4 months ago

IPL 2025 auction: Top five most expensive Indian players on day one of mega auction

Hindustan Times  

The first day of the IPL 2025 auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed intense bidding wars and record-breaking deals. The highlight of the day was Rishabh Pant, who smashed auction records to become the most expensive player in IPL history, going to Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering INR 27 crore. Shreyas Iyer emerged as the second-most expensive buy, …

Venkatesh Iyer is going to struggle: 'Shocked' Tom Moody on KKR's 23.75 crore buy
4 months ago

Venkatesh Iyer is going to struggle: 'Shocked' Tom Moody on KKR's 23.75 crore buy

India Today  

Tom Moody said that Venkatesh Iyer may end up struggling to live up to his massive price tag in the Indian Premier League 2025. On Day 1 of the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Kolkata Knight Riders shelled out INR 23.75 crore in the auction after a bidding war with Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. IPL 2025 …

IPL auction 2025: Will Venkatesh Iyer be KKR’s new captain? Says ‘more than happy…’
4 months ago

IPL auction 2025: Will Venkatesh Iyer be KKR’s new captain? Says ‘more than happy…’

Live Mint  

IPL auction 2025: Venkatesh Iyer, who was on Sunday bought back by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping ₹23.75 crore at the IPL auction 2025, has said that he would be "more than happy" to take on the captaincy challenge and step into Shreyas Iyer's shoes. In an unexpected move, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise did not retain their 2024 …

IPL mega auction: Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive bid, and internet can’t keep calm, ‘Ghar ki sabji bhaji bhi isi…’
4 months ago

IPL mega auction: Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive bid, and internet can’t keep calm, ‘Ghar ki sabji bhaji bhi isi…’

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player in IPL history after Sanjeev Goenka's Lucknow Super Giants bought the player for a whopping ₹27 crore. Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player The talented cricketer Rishabh Pant pipped Shreyas Iyer and became the most expensive player bought in the history of IPL tournament. Social media reaction to LSG's ₹ 27 …

IPL 2025 auction news: CEO Venky Mysore explains KKR’s bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer, says ‘crucial to maintain…’
4 months ago

IPL 2025 auction news: CEO Venky Mysore explains KKR’s bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer, says ‘crucial to maintain…’

Live Mint  

IPL 2025 auction news: Venky Mysore, the CEO of sporting franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, explained the team's rationale for the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. In a move that shocked and surprised many, the 2024 IPL champions team decided to drop their tournament-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer and instead launched an all-out bidding war …

IPL 2025 mega auction: Full squad of all 10 teams, top buys and predicted XIs
4 months ago

IPL 2025 mega auction: Full squad of all 10 teams, top buys and predicted XIs

India Today  

After two electrifying days of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, the 10 participating teams have assembled their rosters for the upcoming season. They secured the services of power-hitter Tim David, all-rounder Krunal Pandya, and seasoned India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Rs 10.75 crore, addressing key gaps in their squad. Punjab Kings Full Squad Shreyas Iyer – …

IPL 2025 auction: Of homecomings and new beginnings
4 months ago

IPL 2025 auction: Of homecomings and new beginnings

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The 2025 IPL auction was always going to be about new beginnings. Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants broke the bank for Pant and Shreyas as they went for Rs 27 and Rs 26.75 crore, respectively, becoming the two most expensive players in the history of the tournament. Venkatesh Iyer, for example, was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for …

PBKS IPL 2025 Full Player list: Punjab Kings updated squad after Day 2 of Indian Premier League mega auction
4 months ago

PBKS IPL 2025 Full Player list: Punjab Kings updated squad after Day 2 of Indian Premier League mega auction

Hindustan Times  

Having led KKR to the title last season, Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crores in the ongoing IPL Auction 2025, in Jeddah on Sunday. PBKS also roped in Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell. "I'm excited as my bond with Shreyas Iyer and Arshdeep Singh is strong, and I will also get to learn a lot from …

IPL Auction 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s first reaction after Punjab Kings shell out ₹26.75 crore for champion skipper
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4 months ago

IPL Auction 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s first reaction after Punjab Kings shell out ₹26.75 crore for champion skipper

Live Mint  

IPL Auction 2025: Shreyas Iyer, the former Kolkata Knight Riders captain and leading team India batter, was sold for a whopping ₹26.75 crore to Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Sunday. This deal marked a landmark moment, since Shreyas Iyer emerged as one of the costliest players in IPL auction history. …

KKR faces fan anger after shock bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer ends at INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Why didn't you retain him?'
4 months ago

KKR faces fan anger after shock bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer ends at INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Why didn't you retain him?'

Hindustan Times  

Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer fetched big money in the IPL 2025 auction, with Kolkata Knight Riders breaking the bank to bring back their star player from the title-winning 2024 squad. KKR fended off intense competition from Royal Challengers Bengaluru to procure Iyer's services for a mammoth INR 23.75 crore in the auction. Venkatesh Iyer during IPL 2024 The bid makes …

Iyer likely PBKS captain? Ponting reveals why they didn't bid for Pant in auction
4 months ago

Iyer likely PBKS captain? Ponting reveals why they didn't bid for Pant in auction

India Today  

Punjab Kings are on a roll in the ongoing IPL 2025 mega auction, taking place at Jeddah on November 25, Sunday. IPL 2025 mega auction: Live updates Shreyas Iyer to be PBKS captain? The Punjab Kings head coach said that he has not had a word with Shreyas Iyer about the captaincy yet, who was sold for Rs 26.75 crore …

IPL Auction: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer get massive deals in Marquee players set
4 months ago

IPL Auction: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer get massive deals in Marquee players set

India Today  

The Indian Premier League mega auction began in a thunderous manner as several big names were sold for a whopping price from the Marquee players set on Sunday, November 24 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. IPL 2025 Auction Day 1 Live The IPL champion skipper was finally sold for a whopping INR 26.75 Crore to Punjab Kings becoming the most expensive …

IPL Auction 2025: Super Sunday for Rishabh Pant, Shreyas and Venkatesh
4 months ago

IPL Auction 2025: Super Sunday for Rishabh Pant, Shreyas and Venkatesh

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant expectedly saw the franchises breaking the bank for him. IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Day 2 Updates Pant saw Lucknow Super Giants going for him right from the start of the bidding till Sanjiv Goenka indicated the incremental Right to Match bid of ₹27 crore, which was beyond Delhi Capitals’ reach. Both the bids were way above the last …

Overpriced? Shreyas Iyer leaves fans in frenzy after 26.75 crore bid in IPL 2025 auction
4 months ago

Overpriced? Shreyas Iyer leaves fans in frenzy after 26.75 crore bid in IPL 2025 auction

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer went to the Punjab Kings at a massive price of INR 26.75 crore in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction. 26cr is insane — Samuel gnanadurai November 24, 2024 Does Shreyas Iyer really deserve 26 cr????? #IPLAuction — Shaifali November 24, 2024 If Shreyas Iyer can get ₹26.75 crore, then I deserve at least a couple of …

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL history, shatters Shreyas Iyer's jaw-dropping price within minutes
4 months ago

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL history, shatters Shreyas Iyer's jaw-dropping price within minutes

Hindustan Times  

India's T20 World Cup-winning wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, on Sunday, became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auction as he was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a jaw-dropping price of INR 27 crore at the mega auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah. Rishabh Pant and …

Rishabh Pant breaks Shreyas Iyer's record to emerge as most expensive player in IPL history
4 months ago

Rishabh Pant breaks Shreyas Iyer's record to emerge as most expensive player in IPL history

Firstpost  

Rishabh Pant broke Shreyas Iyer’s record moments after it was set to become the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history with a price tag of Rs 27 crore, with the winning bid coming from Lucknow Super Giants. Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League history thus far after Lucknow …

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant Becomes Most Expensive Player In IPL Auction History
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4 months ago

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant Becomes Most Expensive Player In IPL Auction History

ABP News  

Team India's star wicket-batter batter Rishabh Pant has rewritten IPL history by becoming the most expensive player ever, sold for a record Rs 27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants in Indian Premier League 2025 auction. However, Lucknow escalated their bid to Rs 27 crore, forcing Delhi to step back, making Lucknow Super Giants the new home for Rishabh Pant. Rishabh …

IPL auction 2025: Rishabh Pant surpasses Shreyas Iyer to become costliest at ₹27 crore; LSG rope in potential captain
Top News
4 months ago

IPL auction 2025: Rishabh Pant surpasses Shreyas Iyer to become costliest at ₹27 crore; LSG rope in potential captain

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant surpassed Shreyas Iyer in just a few minutes to become the costliest player ever in Indian Premier League history as Lucknow Super Giants shelled out a whopping ₹27 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, November 24. The official platform X handle of the Indian Premier League posted about Rishabh Pant auctioned …

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL auction history, joins LSG for Rs. 27 crore; breaks Shreyas Iyer’s record
4 months ago

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL auction history, joins LSG for Rs. 27 crore; breaks Shreyas Iyer’s record

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant made history as the most expensive player in IPL auction history during the 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Earlier, the Delhi Capitals exercised its RTM card at ₹20.75 crore to retain Pant, but Lucknow responded by raising the bid to Rs 27 crore, forcing DC to withdraw. With this record-breaking signing, Pant surpassed …

Shreyas Iyer briefly becomes most expensive player in IPL history after PBKS buy for Rs 26.75 crore
4 months ago

Shreyas Iyer briefly becomes most expensive player in IPL history after PBKS buy for Rs 26.75 crore

Firstpost  

Shreyas Iyer became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League on Saturday as he was bought for Rs 26.75 crore by the Punjab Kings, only to be later overtaken by Rishabh Pant, who went to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore. Shreyas Iyer, who captained KKR to the IPL title win last season, was …

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