IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings buy Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, becomes second most expensive player in IPL history
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings buy Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, becomes second most expensive player in IPL history

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In the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 auction, former Kolkata Knight Rider skipper Shreyas Iyer has been bought by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Sunday. There was a fierce bidding between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals for Shreyas Iyer, who is the winning capital of IPL 2025 for KKR. Meanwhile, former Kolkata Knight Riders star bowler Mitchell Starc was bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Sunday. Marquee Set 1: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc Marquee Set 2: KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

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Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Team Preview: Key Stats, Predicted XI & Analysis
2 days, 11 hours ago

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Team Preview: Key Stats, Predicted XI & Analysis

The Hindu  

Captain: Shreyas Iyer Coach: Ricky Ponting Home Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh & HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala Best Finish: Runner-up Last Season: 9th Key Stats Power-Packed Opening Batter 176.63 – Priyansh Arya scored 325 runs for Delhi in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at a strike rate of 176. Support for Slow Bowlers 6.71 – Spinners …

IPL 2025: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer aiming to 'mark' himself at No.3 in T20s
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3 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer aiming to 'mark' himself at No.3 in T20s

India Today  

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to mark himself in T20s at the No.3 spot as he starts a new journey in IPL 2025. Shreyas is in a new franchise after leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the title last season after Punjab shelled out 26.75 crore rupees for him. Speaking at a pre-tournament press conference, Shreyas stated that he wants …

Shreyas Iyer reveals his batting position for IPL 2025
3 days, 21 hours ago

Shreyas Iyer reveals his batting position for IPL 2025

India TV News  

Shreyas Iyer reveals his batting position for IPL 2025 Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer revealed that he will be batting at number three in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Newly-appointed Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer revealed his batting position for IPL 2025. The current IPL-winning captain revealed that he will bat batting at number three as he …

Shreyas Iyer on PBKS’ mindset ahead of IPL 2025: “Our goal is to win trophy”
3 days, 23 hours ago

Shreyas Iyer on PBKS’ mindset ahead of IPL 2025: “Our goal is to win trophy”

The Hindu  

With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League around the corner, Punjab Kings addressed the media at the season-launch press conference on Tuesday. Head Coach Ricky Ponting, Captain Shreyas Iyer and CEO Satish Menon, delved deeper into the team’s plans and targets. READ: IPL 2025: Samson joins Rajasthan Royals practice session after recovering from finger injury Shreyas also expressed …

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer reunite to unveil Project Punjab vision
4 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer reunite to unveil Project Punjab vision

India Today  

"The future is here," said Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon, gesturing towards coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer as they addressed a pre-tournament press conference in Chandigarh on Tuesday, just days before the IPL 2025 opener on March 22. It is an opportunity," Shreyas Iyer said when asked if the unimpressive history of the Punjab Kings adds to the …

Honoured to captain KKR, ready for the challenge that lies ahead: Ajinkya Rahane
4 days, 14 hours ago

Honoured to captain KKR, ready for the challenge that lies ahead: Ajinkya Rahane

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has said that it’s an honour for him to lead the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. The veteran cricketer was appointed as the new skipper after Shreyas Iyer, who led them to their third IPL title in 2024, decided not to get retained by the team ahead of the mega auction. …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer eyes glory with Punjab Kings, excited for Ponting reunion
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4 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer eyes glory with Punjab Kings, excited for Ponting reunion

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer has set his sights on making history in IPL 2025. After leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their first title in a decade in 2024, the Mumbai batter has embraced a fresh challenge with Punjab Kings, one of the perennial underachievers in the Indian Premier League. Speaking to the press ahead of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer explained what sets …

IPL 2025 PBKS preview: Project Punjab looks for lift off under Shreyas-Ponting
1 week ago

IPL 2025 PBKS preview: Project Punjab looks for lift off under Shreyas-Ponting

India Today  

For Punjab Kings, they have always been a team that has failed to impress in the IPL. Punjab Kings: IPL 2025 Full squad Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Harnoor …

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

Shreyas Iyer's fans lash out at Gautam Gambhir after batter's comments on lack of IPL recognition: 'Shreyas felt unwanted'
1 week, 3 days ago

Shreyas Iyer's fans lash out at Gautam Gambhir after batter's comments on lack of IPL recognition: 'Shreyas felt unwanted'

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Shreyas Iyer’s fans took to social media to criticise India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, after the batter’s remarks that he didn’t get recognition for leading KKR to IPL 2024 title win. Shreyas Iyer’s fans have launched an attack against Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir after the current India batter claimed that he “didn’t get the recognition” for leading …

Tata IPL 2025: KKR appoints Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer to be his deputy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Tata IPL 2025: KKR appoints Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer to be his deputy

Live Mint  

With the Indian Premier League 2025 season to begin from March 22, Shah Rukh Khan-led Kolkata Knight Riders have officially named Ajinkya Rahane as their skipper, while Venkatesh Iyer will be the vice-captain. The Tata IPL 2024 winner KKR will play their first match on March 22 against Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR deputy …

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane to lead KKR, Venkatesh Iyer named vice-captain
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane to lead KKR, Venkatesh Iyer named vice-captain

India Today  

Defending cahmpions Kolkata Knight Riders have announced Ajinkya Rahane as their new captain on Monday, March 3. Rahane takes over from Shreyas Iyer, who left the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. KKR CEO Venky Mysore made the announcement and said the team was delighted have Rahane and Venkatesh as the captain and vice-captain of the side respectively. Venkatesh …

PBKS IPL 2025 full schedule: Punjab Kings fixtures list, match dates, timings, venues
1 month ago

PBKS IPL 2025 full schedule: Punjab Kings fixtures list, match dates, timings, venues

The Hindu  

The BCCI on Sunday announced the schedule for the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on March 25 in its first match of the season. The Kings will have their home games split between New Chandigarh and Dharamsala, with the latter hosting three games towards the end of the season. RELATED | …

Pacer Mohammed, who fetched the highest price in TNPL auction, dreams of playing IPL
1 month ago

Pacer Mohammed, who fetched the highest price in TNPL auction, dreams of playing IPL

The Hindu  

It wasn’t the India players Vijay Shankar and Washington Sundar, but Tamil Nadu pacer M. Mohammed, who fetched the highest bid of the 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League auction here on Saturday. I was actually shocked, since I had expected Vijay Shankar and Washington Sundar to go for the highest prices!” said the 33-year-old. And when they had bid as …

What drives Venkatesh Iyer this IPL season
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Ricky Ponting admits going 'over budget for Shreyas Iyer', reveals team he didn't want PBKS captain to go to
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting admits going 'over budget for Shreyas Iyer', reveals team he didn't want PBKS captain to go to

India TV News  

Ricky Ponting admits going 'over budget for Shreyas Iyer', reveals team he didn't want PBKS captain to go to IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer bagged a Rs 26.75 crore paycheque with the Punjab Kings at the 2025 player auction. Iyer is set to reunite with his ex-Delhi Capitals coach at the Kings and Ponting revealed that they were willing to go …

'Shreyas Iyer's presence will make it easier in IPL': Suryansh Shedge ready for Punjab Kings exploits
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Shreyas Iyer's presence will make it easier in IPL': Suryansh Shedge ready for Punjab Kings exploits

Hindustan Times  

November 2024 will always be a special month in young Suryansh Shedge's life. A day after making his T20 debut for Mumbai, Shedge was picked up by Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League mega auctions. Shreyas Iyer with Suryansh Shedge "If you track the record of Punjab Kings over the past few years, they always invest in new talent. …

Venkatesh Iyer suffers injury scare ahead of IPL 2025 as KKR batter limps off during Ranji Trophy match against Kerala
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant likely to be Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper
2 months ago

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant likely to be Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper

Live Mint  

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is most likely to be the new skipper of Indian Premier League's franchise Lucknow Super Giants, reported ESPNCricInfo. Pant was signed for ₹27 crore by LSG in the IPL 2025 mega auction on Jeddah and became the most expensive player in the IPL. Ahead of the IPL 2025 auction in November 2024, LSG retained five …

'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, …

"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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 named new captain of Punjab Kings ahead of upcoming season
2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named new captain of Punjab Kings ahead of upcoming season

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Shreyas Iyer will lead Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League’s 2025 edition. Shreyas Iyer has been announced as the new skipper of Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Image credit: Wordswork Shreyas Iyer has been named as the new skipper of Punjab Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League’s 2025 season. Iyer had led Kolkata Knight Riders …

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

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer was named captain of Punjab Kings on Sunday ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. READ | Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out Shashank Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer and Salman Khan at the sets of Bigg Boss 18. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Shreyas, Yuzvendra Chahal, …

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

IPL 2025: Five Underrated Stars Who Could Be Game-Changers In Indian Premier League 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Five Underrated Stars Who Could Be Game-Changers In Indian Premier League 2025

ABP News  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction saw teams spend tons of money on both seasoned players and promising newcomers. While big names dominated discussions, a few relatively overlooked players are quietly preparing to make a mega impact in Indian Premier League 2025 season. Jacob Bethel : Royal Challengers Bangalore invested Rs 2.60 crore in England's 21-year-old all-rounder Jacob Bethel, …

Arjun Tendulkar vs Jasprit Bumrah Stats Faceoff: Who Made Bigger Impact In Their First Five IPL Matches?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Arjun Tendulkar vs Jasprit Bumrah Stats Faceoff: Who Made Bigger Impact In Their First Five IPL Matches?

ABP News  

Jasprit Bumrah and Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, will represent Mumbai Indians in the 2025 Indian Premier League season. Comparing Jasprit Bumrah and Arjun Tendulkar's performances in their first five IPL matches reveals a stark contrast in their impact after debuting in the league. Debut, first wicket in Indian Premier League Arjun Tendulkar took his first IPL …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer "super excited" to be a part of Punjab Kings, recalls 'great camaraderie' with Ricky Ponting
3 months ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer "super excited" to be a part of Punjab Kings, recalls 'great camaraderie' with Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Punjab Kings' costliest acquisition Shreyas Iyer is "super excited" about being a part of the franchise and is hopeful about delivering results from the very first match. IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer "super excited" to be a part of Punjab Kings, recalls 'great camaraderie' with Ricky Ponting It has been a remarkable year for Punjab Kings' latest acquisition, …

IPL 2025: Shreyas hopes to win league title with PBKS, excited to reunite with Ponting
3 months ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas hopes to win league title with PBKS, excited to reunite with Ponting

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer, likely captain of Punjab Kings, aims to extend his sensational trophy-winning run in 2025 and secure the Indian Premier League 2025 title for the franchise. PBKS acquired Shreyas for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction after the batter led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title in 2024. Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed …

WPL 2025 Auction: Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin most expensive buys; full list of sold players and updated squads
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3 months, 1 week ago

WPL 2025 Auction: Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin most expensive buys; full list of sold players and updated squads

Firstpost  

Uncapped Indian all-rounder and senior West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin were acquired for Rs 1.90 crore and Rs 1.70 crore respective by Gujarat Giants, who had the largest purse heading into the third Women’s Premier League auction. Simran Shaikh and Deandra Dottin were two of the most expensive buys in the WPL 2025 auction, both going to Gujarat Giants for …

WPL 2025 Auction: Dottin, Rana, Knight in focus in 120-player mini auction
3 months, 1 week ago

WPL 2025 Auction: Dottin, Rana, Knight in focus in 120-player mini auction

The Hindu  

A total of 120 names will go under the hammer to fill all of 19 slots at the Women’s Premier League mini auction here on Sunday. Among the 29 overseas players, England captain Heather Knight, West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin and South Africa’s Lizelle Lee have chosen the highest reserve price of ₹50 lakh. Other notable names include the England’s …

Punjab Kings' Rs 30 lakh recruit smashes 36 runs at 300 strike rate to power Mumbai to semifinal of SMAT 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Punjab Kings' Rs 30 lakh recruit smashes 36 runs at 300 strike rate to power Mumbai to semifinal of SMAT 2024

India TV News  

The IPL mega auction witnessed a lot of money being splurged by 10 franchises on star players. With a plethora of sixes coming at the right time courtesy of Shedge, Mumbai managed to gun down the massive target of 222 runs with four balls in hand. Fittingly, Suryansh, 21, finished the match with six to remain unbeaten unbeaten on 36 …

Venkatesh Iyer reveals crucial chat with KKR CEO ahead of ₹23.75 crore bid: ‘Do everything in your power to…’
3 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 2025 Auction Review: Top buys, biggest multipliers, player distribution and more
3 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 Auction Review: Top buys, biggest multipliers, player distribution and more

The Hindu  

The modified Right-to-Match rule significantly influenced the auction dynamics this year. The two-day Indian Premier League mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed a record-breaking windfall, with Rs 639.15 crore spent during the proceedings. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer emerged as the league’s most expensive players, while the number of successful Rs 10 crore-plus bids doubled from the last …

'Even 520 crore wouldn't be enough': Nehra's wild auction call for Bumrah dwarfs Pant, Iyer, Venkatesh's collective buys
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Even 520 crore wouldn't be enough': Nehra's wild auction call for Bumrah dwarfs Pant, Iyer, Venkatesh's collective buys

Hindustan Times  

Ashish Nehra, the former India pacer and current head coach of Gujarat Titans, hailed Jasprit Bumrah after the stand-in skipper led from the front to help India register an emphatic 295-run win against Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking on the sidelines of the auction, Ashish Nehra cheekily remarked that an auction purse of INR 520 …

LSG owner reveals how Rishabh Pant's 'dramebaazi' made him bid for India star
3 months, 2 weeks ago

LSG owner reveals how Rishabh Pant's 'dramebaazi' made him bid for India star

India Today  

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka recently revealed how Rishabh Pant’s smart on-field antics made him break the bank for the India wicketkeeper batter during the Indian Premier League 2025 auction. With a total of three teams interested to sign Pant, Delhi Capitals also exercised their Right to Match card to re-acquire his services after LSG put a bid of …

'We have covered all the bases': Hardik Pandya on Mumbai Indians 'balanced' squad for IPL 2025
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

'We have covered all the bases': Hardik Pandya on Mumbai Indians 'balanced' squad for IPL 2025

India TV News  

Hardik Pandya expressed his view on Mumbai Indians' conduct in the IPL mega auction 2025 on Monday. Mumbai Indians entered the IPL 2025 auction with a limited purse amount of Rs 45 crore and clearly struggled to sign their targetted players. Mumbai also spent Rs 9.25 crore to sign another former bowler Deepak Chahar and heavily invested in youth players …

Venkatesh Iyer snubbed as KKR all but confirms INR 1.5 crore buy as captain for IPL 2025
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Venkatesh Iyer snubbed as KKR all but confirms INR 1.5 crore buy as captain for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer had thrown his hat in the ring to become the new captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders, just hours after the franchise acquired him back with a surprise bid of INR 23.75 crore. Venkatesh Iyer was re-signed by KKR for INR 23.75 crore In a stunning turn of events, Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captain Rahane, who famously …

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 …

Arshdeep Singh's wicket taking prowess is better than Bumrah: Aakash Chopra
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Arshdeep Singh's wicket taking prowess is better than Bumrah: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has rated young seamer Arshdeep Singh’s wicket taking prowess over Jasprit Bumrah. As many as seven franchises showed their interest to sign Arshdeep during the mega auction namely Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sharing his thoughts on Arshdeep staying in Punjab, Chopra hailed …

Youngest IPL crorepati Vaibhav Suryavanshi features in India U19's XI vs Pakistan
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Youngest IPL crorepati Vaibhav Suryavanshi features in India U19's XI vs Pakistan

India Today  

After creating history in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, Vaibhav Suryvanshi made it to the India’s playing XI for the Under1-9 Asia Cup 2024. Suryavanshi etched his name in the history books as he became the youngest player to be sold in the history of IPL auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Following his record IPL deal, Vaibhav’s …

IPL: Too many Australians in Punjab Kings? Ricky Ponting reacts to criticism
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL: Too many Australians in Punjab Kings? Ricky Ponting reacts to criticism

India Today  

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has reacted to criticism about making the side mini-Australia. The Punjab side RTMed Arshdeep Singh for a massive amount of Rs 18 crore and majorly made a fresh side with 5 Australian players - including the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. IPL Auction: Rating all teams and squads Punjab Kings Full Squad …

Srijit Mukherji lauds strategic moves in 2024 IPL Mega Auction
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Srijit Mukherji lauds strategic moves in 2024 IPL Mega Auction

Hindustan Times  

Sharjah, : Indian film director Srijit Mukherji has shared his thoughts on the recent 2024 Indian Premier League Mega Auction, praising several teams for their strategic purchases and retention of key players. Srijit Mukherji lauds strategic moves in 2024 IPL Mega Auction "Sunrisers Hyderabad were the best performers of the IPL auction as they bought well-performing cricketers like Adam Zampa," …

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

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