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 Ajinkya Rahane, Kane Williamson, Prithvi Shaw and Shardul Thakur failed to find any takers. South African veteran Faf du Plessis and West Indies' Rovman Powell were bought for Rs two crore and Rs 1.50 crore by Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively. Records were shattered on the first day of auction, as India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant nudged past Shreyas Iyer to become the costliest buy in IPL's history with a Rs 27 crore winning bid from Lucknow Super Giants. A surprise hot pick was all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought back for a mind-boggling Rs 23.75 crore by his former franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.

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IPL 2025: Batting positions of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer revealed ahead of new season
1 week, 1 day 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 …

Expect a spin in this IPL tale
1 week, 2 days ago

Expect a spin in this IPL tale

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: On any given day, Kolkata Knight Riders are assured of eight overs of spin from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹ 18 crore in the last auction. Punjab Kings breaking the bank to get Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore during the IPL auction showed how …

Five uncapped buys to look out for in IPL 2025
1 week, 2 days ago

Five uncapped buys to look out for in IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : The Indian Premier League has given the world cricket, Indian cricket in particular, plenty of its modern-day superstars, who once started their journeys as rookies playing for their clubs and states. Five uncapped buys to look out for in IPL 2025 This IPL would not be different as plenty of uncapped talent is a part of it …

Honoured to captain KKR, ready for the challenge that lies ahead: Ajinkya Rahane
1 week, 2 days 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: Rishabh Pant is costliest skipper at ₹27 crore - check salaries of all 10 IPL captains
1 week, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 3 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
3 weeks, 3 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 …

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

'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 …

Rishabh Pant's reminder to himself after record IPL bid: Money isn't the main thing
2 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant's reminder to himself after record IPL bid: Money isn't the main thing

India Today  

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant said that money was not the main thing for him. Getting that money is amazing, but thinking about it every day should not be the main thing," Rishabh Pant said on Hotstar. Interestingly, Rishabh Pant had teased his exit from his previous franchise, Delhi Capitals, with a tweet ahead of the IPL Auction. As …

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 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 …

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 …

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 2025 Auction Review: Top buys, biggest multipliers, player distribution and more
3 months, 3 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 …

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

'When my name was announced, CSK had only INR 13 crore...': Team India star thanks franchise for 'bidding till 9 crore'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'When my name was announced, CSK had only INR 13 crore...': Team India star thanks franchise for 'bidding till 9 crore'

Hindustan Times  

The 2025 IPL mega auction proved to be a dramatic affair, with 577 players going under the hammer across two action-packed days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. CSK players during IPL 2024 Chahar, who joined CSK in 2018, has been an integral part of the team’s bowling attack, particularly with his ability to deliver fiery spells in the powerplay overs. His …

Not KL Rahul? Aakash Chopra picks Axar Patel as DC's captain in IPL 2025
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Not KL Rahul? Aakash Chopra picks Axar Patel as DC's captain in IPL 2025

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra picked Axar Patel as the captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025. Aakash went for Axar over KL Rahul as DC's captaincy option. There could be a toss-up between Rahul and Axar for the captaincy option for the Capitals as they let go of Rishabh Pant ahead of the auction. DC managed to acquire the …

'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: 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
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 …

Hardik Pandya's '6, 6, 6, 6, 4' blitzkrieg destroys CSK's newest recruit; Shreyas Iyer justifies IPL auction price
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's '6, 6, 6, 6, 4' blitzkrieg destroys CSK's newest recruit; Shreyas Iyer justifies IPL auction price

Hindustan Times  

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya continued his blistering show in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament, a domestic T20 competition, as he smashed 69 runs off just 30 balls to help Baroda chase down 222 against Tamil Nadu in a last-ball thriller at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. However, in the very next over, he took down Chennai …

KL Rahul to Bengaluru FC? Cricketer sends a message to Parth Jindal after IPL auction
3 months, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul to Bengaluru FC? Cricketer sends a message to Parth Jindal after IPL auction

India Today  

Star India batter KL Rahul asked his Delhi Capitals owner Parth Jindal for openings in his football team Bengaluru FC after he showed his football skills on the cricket pitch. After the game, Rahul also shared the clip of him showing his football skills on his Instagram story and asked his new owner Parth Jindal if he has any openings …

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises
4 months ago

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises

The Hindu  

With 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 …

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 …

Sam Curran 'super excited' to be back at CSK: Feels like returning home
4 months ago

Sam Curran 'super excited' to be back at CSK: Feels like returning home

India Today  

England all rounder Sam Curran is super excited to be back in Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. Notably, Curran was bought by CSK for INR 2.40 crore at the recently concluded mega auction for the next season after winning the bid against Lucknow Super Giants. Following his sale, Curran’s previous franchise, Punjab Kings also didn’t …

'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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4 months 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 …

PBKS IPL Auction 2025 Review: Punjab Kings secure star power and experience, but are the right openers missing?
4 months ago

PBKS IPL Auction 2025 Review: Punjab Kings secure star power and experience, but are the right openers missing?

Firstpost  

The Punjab Kings made a splash at the IPL 2025 auction, securing marquee players with a focus on star power, seasoned campaigners, and versatile all-rounders. PBKS IPL Auction 2025 strategy: Experience and balance Punjab Kings followed a clear trend of investing in experience and star power during the IPL 2025 auction. PBKS IPL Auction 2025 purchase list Shreyas Iyer: Rs …

After IPL contract, LSG all-rounder Yuvraj Chaudhary shines in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
4 months ago

After IPL contract, LSG all-rounder Yuvraj Chaudhary shines in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

India Today  

Uttarakhand all-rounder Yuvraj Chaudhary put on a marvellous all round show against Sikkim during Group B fixture of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 on Wednesday, November 27 at Emerald High School Ground, Indore. Yuvraj's brilliant form in domestic season Yuvraj has been in brilliant form in the ongoing domestic season as he earlier played brilliant knocks of 15878 against …

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: Ricky Ponting buys 8 overseas players for Punjab Kings, here’s how Australian media reacts
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4 months ago

IPL Auction 2025: Ricky Ponting buys 8 overseas players for Punjab Kings, here’s how Australian media reacts

Live Mint  

A month before the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, Ness Wadia and Preity Zinta-owned Punjab Kings appointed legendary Australian skipper Ricky Pointing as their head coach and gave him all the freedom to build a team from scratch. Sitting at the IPL Auction 2025, Punjab Kings had the biggest purse of ₹110.50 crore as they retained only Shashank Singh and …

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

MI IPL Auction 2025 Review: Mumbai Indians assemble strong Indian contingent but unproven overseas players a worry

Firstpost  

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 …

The unexpected five at IPL mega auction 2025: R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar still got it, Shardul Thakur left in the dark
4 months ago

The unexpected five at IPL mega auction 2025: R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar still got it, Shardul Thakur left in the dark

Hindustan Times  

For something as data-driven as the IPL auction, with so many fine margins coming together to determine the shape of the seasons ahead, it is almost impossible to predict what surprises the auction can throw up. Shardul Thakur did not find any takers and he went unsold while experienced campaigner Bhuvneshwar Kumar went for an excellent bid of INR 10.75 …

Here's how team's look on paper after the IPL mega auctions
4 months ago

Here's how team's look on paper after the IPL mega auctions

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The 10 Indian Premier League teams splurged millions on players during a two-day auction to reset their squads for the 18th edition of the Twenty20 tournament. Squad: Jasprit Bumrah Suryakumar Yadav Hardik Pandya Rohit Sharma Tilak Varma Naman Dhir Robin Minz Karn Sharma Deepak Chahar Ashwani Kumar Krishnan Shrijith Raj Angad Bawa Satyanarayana Raju Arjun Tendulkar Vignesh Puthur …

'Petition to change Punjab Kings name to...': Australian media reacts as Ricky Ponting creates 'mini-Australia' in PBKS
4 months ago

'Petition to change Punjab Kings name to...': Australian media reacts as Ricky Ponting creates 'mini-Australia' in PBKS

Hindustan Times  

Ricky Ponting was appointed coach of Punjab Kings and provided a warchest of funds for his first auction with the new franchise, receiving the go-signal to build from scratch as the Ness Wadia and Preity Zinta-owned team looked to refresh in pursuit of a first IPL title. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting will make a switch in the IPL from …

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

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

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction took take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. The 10 teams spent a total of Rs 639.15 crore on acquiring 182 players in the biggest IPL auction ever. There were 13 Australian cricketers among the 182 players to be sold in the auction, with pacer …

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

From Shami to Ishan: Here's full list of players bought by SRH at IPL auctions
4 months ago

From Shami to Ishan: Here's full list of players bought by SRH at IPL auctions

Deccan Chronicle  

Missing out after a close stare at the 2024 IPL trophy, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have amassed a balanced side as they look to clinch the coveted trophy this time. The former champion franchise was successful to add some big names to their arsenal that includes Ishan Kishan, Adam Zampa, Mohammad Shami and Rahul Chahar. With just a little above Rs …

RCB IPL Auction 2025 Review: Royal Challengers Bangalore implement bold strategy but leave bases uncovered
4 months ago

RCB IPL Auction 2025 Review: Royal Challengers Bangalore implement bold strategy but leave bases uncovered

Firstpost  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had an eventful IPL Auction 2025 as they refused to buy back their old players and decided to bring in new cricketers, but failed to cover all the bases and could be forced to pay for price for it. Instead, they spent big on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Liam Livingstone, and Phil Salt at the. …

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 …

CSK IPL Auction 2025 Review: Spin-heavy Chennai Super Kings fall short on X-factor
4 months ago

CSK IPL Auction 2025 Review: Spin-heavy Chennai Super Kings fall short on X-factor

Firstpost  

Chennai Super Kings IPL Auction 2025 analysis: From bringing back former overseas players to re-signing established Indian names, Chennai hit the right notes at the IPL Auction but missed out on an X-factor player, perhaps by design. CSK: Probable playing XI/XII Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, R Ashwin, Noor …

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 …

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