IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises
The HinduWith the Indian Premier League mega auction taking place every few years, most of the players are often forced to hop across different franchises. However, the IPL 2025 auction saw some iconic players return to the franchises they once called home, with Ravichandran Ashwin’s homecoming to Chennai Super Kings being the highlight. Here are the top five players who will be donning their former teams’ jerseys once again: R. ASHWIN The Indian off-spinner was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs. 12.50 crore, and will lead the pace attack alongside India pacer Jasprit Bumrah JOFRA ARCHER The England pacer made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals in 2018 and turned heads with his scorching pace. DEVDUTT PADIKKAL The stylish left-hander started his IPL career with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2020, scoring 473 runs for the franchise in that season.