Shreyas Iyer briefly becomes most expensive player in IPL history after PBKS buy for Rs 26.75 crore
4 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 bought for Rs 26.75 crore by PBKS. Image: PTI Shreyas Iyer briefly 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 who fought off strong interests from his former team Delhi Capitals at the. As was the case with Pat Cummins in last year’s auction in Dubai where he was quickly overtaken by Mitchell Starc, Iyer’s reign as the most expensive player in IPL history did not last even an hour as Lucknow Super Giants acquired former Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore!

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GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer registers his highest score in Indian Premier League
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6 days, 8 hours ago

GT vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer registers his highest score in Indian Premier League

The Hindu  

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer recorded his highest score in Indian Premier League during his side’s IPL 2025 opener against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Shreyas, making his debut for Punjab Kings, smashed five fours and nine sixes in a whirlwind innings which helped his side to a mammoth total of 243/5. Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings plays a …

Shreyas Iyer selfless on PBKS captaincy debut, sacrifices hundred to boost total
1 week ago

Shreyas Iyer selfless on PBKS captaincy debut, sacrifices hundred to boost total

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer led from the front on his captaincy debut for Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 opener against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, 25 March. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule As the innings ended, Shreyas Iyer patted Shashank on the back, showing no signs of disappointment at missing his century - only pride …

Venkatesh Iyer opens up on KKR’s decision to crown Ajinkya Rahane captain for IPL 2025
1 week, 4 days ago

Venkatesh Iyer opens up on KKR’s decision to crown Ajinkya Rahane captain for IPL 2025

Live Mint  

Venkatesh Iyer was one of the most expensive buys in the IPL 2025 auction as Kolkata Knight Riders splashed out ₹23.75 crore to buy back their star all-rounder. However, despite spending the huge amount on Iyer, KKR went on to name Ajinkya Rahane as captain - a player they bought at the base price and didn't even consider in the …

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Schedule: Match Dates, Timings, Venues, Squad & More
1 week, 5 days ago

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Schedule: Match Dates, Timings, Venues, Squad & More

Firstpost  

Punjab Kings enter IPL 2025 with a revamped squad under new captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. Punjab Kings also bolstered their squad with Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, and Glenn Maxwell, forming a strong core as they aim to end their decade-long playoff drought since last reaching the knockout stage in 2014. Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025 …

IPL 2025: Batting positions of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer revealed ahead of new season
1 week, 5 days ago

IPL 2025: Batting positions of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer revealed ahead of new season

Firstpost  

With IPL 2025 approaching, the batting roles of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have been confirmed. The batting positions for Indian middle-order stalwarts, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, have been confirmed days ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League’s 2025 season. KL Rahul was purchased by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore while Punjab Kings spent Rs 26.75 …

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant is costliest skipper at ₹27 crore - check salaries of all 10 IPL captains
2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant is costliest skipper at ₹27 crore - check salaries of all 10 IPL captains

Live Mint  

With just a week left for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League to begin, the franchises are in full swing with their preparations. Here's a list of IPL captains' salary: Lucknow Super Giants: LSG bought Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for a whopping ₹27 crore during the IPL 2025 Auction, making him the costliest player in the history …

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

What drives Venkatesh Iyer this IPL season
1 month, 3 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 …

'Shreyas Iyer's presence will make it easier in IPL': Suryansh Shedge ready for Punjab Kings exploits
2 months 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

'I only had one tension, that was Punjab': Rishabh Pant trolls PBKS in savage IPL auction revelation
2 months, 1 week ago

'I only had one tension, that was Punjab': Rishabh Pant trolls PBKS in savage IPL auction revelation

Hindustan Times  

Moments after Lucknow Super Giants principal owner Sanjiv Goenka announced Rishabh Pant as the new captain of the franchise ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League, the India star shockingly revealed that he was tensed on the day of the mega auction as he thought he might be roped in by Punjab Kings. India's Rishabh Pant warms …

IPL: Rishabh Pant takes cheeky dig at Punjab Kings after being named LSG captain
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2 months, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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: Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain
2 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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: Shreyas hopes to win league title with PBKS, excited to reunite with Ponting
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

Was Rishabh Pant an ego buy at Lucknow Super Giants during IPL auction? LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence
4 months ago

Was Rishabh Pant an ego buy at Lucknow Super Giants during IPL auction? LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka breaks silence

Live Mint  

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka revealed that spending ₹27 crore on Rishabh Pant during IPL 2025 mega auction wasn't about ego but much more of what the player brings on the table. With Rishabh Pant coming on board, the former Delhi Capitals is likely to lead LSG in the upcoming season. Sanjiv Goenka reiterated that the price tag doesn't …

IPL 2025 Auction: Full list of top 10 players who received the biggest salary raise on base price
4 months ago

IPL 2025 Auction: Full list of top 10 players who received the biggest salary raise on base price

Firstpost  

Now that the IPL 2025 mega auction is done and dusted, we take a look at the top 10 players who received much higher salary than their base price. IPL Auction 2025 | Rishabh Pant himself was in the Rs 2 crore base price, but ended up earning almost 14 times more than that. Rasikh Dar Salam, an uncapped pacer, …

IPL Auction 2025: Full list of England players sold in mega auction
4 months ago

IPL Auction 2025: Full list of England players sold in mega auction

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Among those shortlisted for the auction, 38 were from England, including four uncapped cricketers Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Leus Du Plooy, Ben Howell and …

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

IPL auctions: At 13, Vaibhav becomes youngest IPL player, sold for Rs 1.10 cr
4 months ago

IPL auctions: At 13, Vaibhav becomes youngest IPL player, sold for Rs 1.10 cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Jeddah: Bihar's Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 13 years, became the youngest ever player to be picked by an IPL franchise while out-of-favour India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, here on Monday. The paucity of good seam bowling Indian all-rounders in the …

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

IPL 2025: Full Squads Of All 10 Teams After Mega Auction
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4 months ago

IPL 2025: Full Squads Of All 10 Teams After Mega Auction

ABP News  

The Indian Premier League 2025 Mega Auction concluded at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, with 182 players sold for a combined Rs 639.15 crore over two days. Lucknow Super Giants made history by signing Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore, the highest-ever IPL auction bid, while Punjab Kings briefly held the record with a Rs 26.75 crore bid …

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

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

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
4 months 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 …

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 13-year-old becomes youngest player ever selected at IPL auction
Top News
4 months ago

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 13-year-old becomes youngest player ever selected at IPL auction

CNN  

CNN — A 13-year-old Indian cricketer made history on Monday as he became the youngest player ever to have his rights purchased at the Indian Premier League auction. “He just came to our trials and we were really happy with what we saw,” Royals head coach and former India international Rahul Dravid said after Monday’s auction, which was held in …

IPL 2025 Auction: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar and other most expensive buys on Day 2
4 months ago

IPL 2025 Auction: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar and other most expensive buys on Day 2

Firstpost  

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar emerged as the most expensive players on Day 2 of the IPL Auction 2025. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar were a two of the most expensive buys on Day 2 of the IPL 2025 auction. IPL Auction 2025 | On Monday, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants were involved in a tense bidding war for …

Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams - Updated after IPL 2025 auction
4 months 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 Mega Auction: Homecoming for Sachin's son Arjun Tendulkar, RCB add depth to bowling
4 months ago

IPL Mega Auction: Homecoming for Sachin's son Arjun Tendulkar, RCB add depth to bowling

Hindustan Times  

Jeddah, : The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction turned out to be a homecoming for uncapped pacer Arjun Tendulkar while Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed to bolster their bowling unit towards the end. IPL Mega Auction: Homecoming for Sachin's son Arjun Tendulkar, RCB add depth to bowling Son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Arjun came into the mega auction once again, …

IPL Mega Auction: Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest pick in IPL history, bought by RR for ₹1.1 crore
4 months ago

IPL Mega Auction: Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest pick in IPL history, bought by RR for ₹1.1 crore

Hindustan Times  

Jeddah, : While the list of unsold international and domestic stars continued to pile up, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history by becoming the youngest player to be sold in the Indian Premier League history. IPL Mega Auction: Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest pick in IPL history, bought by RR for ₹ 1.1 crore During the IPL mega auction, surprises continued to …

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player ever at mega auction
4 months ago

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player ever at mega auction

The Independent  

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IPL auctions: PBKS spend Rs 7 cr on Jansen; No takers for Rahane, Williamson, Shaw
4 months ago

IPL auctions: PBKS spend Rs 7 cr on Jansen; No takers for Rahane, Williamson, Shaw

Deccan Chronicle  

Jeddah: Punjab Kings continued their shopping spree as they spent Rs seven crore for South African pacer Marco Jansen, while Krunal Pandya and Nitish Rana also fetched decent deals on the second day of the IPL mega auction here on Tuesday.While Pandya was taken by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rana was bought by Rajasthan Royals but some big names such as …

Lucknow Super Giants squad, IPL 2025 auction: Who will be LSG’s captain
4 months ago

Lucknow Super Giants squad, IPL 2025 auction: Who will be LSG’s captain

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant made history on Sunday by becoming the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history, sold to the Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking ₹27 crore. LSG had already retained Nicholas Pooran for ₹21 crore, making him the second most expensive retained player— tied with RCB’s Virat Kohli and trailing only SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen, who was retained for …

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 Auction 2025, Day 2 updated list: Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams
4 months ago

IPL Auction 2025, Day 2 updated list: Sold, unsold players and squad list of all 10 teams

The Hindu  

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the most expensive cricketer on the second day of the Indian Premier League auction as the seamer went to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹10.75 crore at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah. Follow the IPL - Auction 2025, Day 2 LIVE Updates Anshul Kamboj, who recently picked 10 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, was snapped up …

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, …

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 auction: As SRK’s kids skips, Juhi Chawla’s daughter Jhanvi Mehta creates stir; Internet says, ‘legends focused…’
4 months ago

IPL auction: As SRK’s kids skips, Juhi Chawla’s daughter Jhanvi Mehta creates stir; Internet says, ‘legends focused…’

Live Mint  

Actress and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla was represented at the IPL 2025 auction by her daughter, Jhanvi Mehta, who attended the event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Fans were initially expecting to see Shah Rukh Khan's children, Suhana Khan or Aryan Khan, representing Kolkata Knight Riders at the IPL 2025 auction. Many fans also praised her looks, with one …

IPL 2025 auction Day 1 highlights: LSG breaks bank for Pant, Rs. 467.95 crore spent in total
4 months ago

IPL 2025 auction Day 1 highlights: LSG breaks bank for Pant, Rs. 467.95 crore spent in total

The Hindu  

Two most expensive signings. 26.75 crore were on the expected lines, Venkatesh Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal also raked in the moolah at the IPL auction. Pant saw LSG going for him right from the start of the bidding till Sanjiv Goenka indicated the incremental Right to Match bid of Rs. 110.50 crore – had outbid Delhi Capitals, to …

James Anderson snubbed by IPL with no takers at £115,000 price tag
4 months, 1 week ago

James Anderson snubbed by IPL with no takers at £115,000 price tag

The Telegraph  

England legend Jimmy Anderson’s hopes of a maiden season in the Indian Premier League aged 42 appear to be over before even going under the hammer at the auction. Anderson had put his name forward for the auction a few months after being retired from Test cricket by England, despite having not played a T20 international for 15 years, saying: …

IPL auction Day 1 talking points: Pant shatters record, Iyer tax and craze for pace
4 months, 1 week ago

IPL auction Day 1 talking points: Pant shatters record, Iyer tax and craze for pace

India Today  

A total of 72 players were bought for Rs 467.95 crore on Day 1 of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, November 24. Quinton de Kock - Rs 3.6 crore t Punjab BIGGEST GAINERS ON DAY 1 Jitesh Sharma : New Team - RCB, Sold Price - 11 Cr., Last Price - 20 …

IPL 2025 mega auction: Full squad of all 10 teams, top buys and predicted XIs
4 months, 1 week 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 – …

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