The Indian Premier League (IPL) is entering a new cycle with a major auction ahead of the 2025 season. On October 31, all 10 IPL franchises announced the players they would retain and those available for the upcoming auction.
Key Players Entering the Auction
Several top players will be available in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant was not retained by Delhi Capitals, ending his association with the team that started in 2016. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is a strong captaincy option and is known for his game-changing batting. He is expected to attract significant attention.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an IPL title in 2024, has been released by KKR. Iyer is the only captain to lead two IPL teams to the final, making him a valuable leadership prospect.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul, the leading run-scorer for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was not retained. With 4683 runs in 132 IPL matches, Rahul's experience in batting and leadership will likely draw intense bidding.
Other Key Names
Arshdeep Singh, a key T20 bowler, Ishan Kishan, a top-order wicketkeeper-batter, and several other notable players like Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Yuzvendra Chahal will be part of the auction.
Major Team Decisions
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad retained five players, including Heinrich Klaasen and Pat Cummins, with Rs 45 crores left for the auction.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings retained MS Dhoni among others, with Rs 55 crores available for new additions.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders retained six players, including Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, leaving Rs 51 crores for auction purchases.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore retained three players, including Virat Kohli, with Rs 83 crores remaining for the auction.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians kept their core players, like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, with Rs 45 crores left to strengthen the squad.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals released Rishabh Pant and have Rs 73 crores left to build their team.
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings retained only two players, giving them the largest budget of Rs 110.5 crores for the auction.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans retained five players, including Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill, with Rs 69 crores available for new signings.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants retained Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi, with Rs 69 crores left for further acquisitions.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals retained six players, including Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Rs 41 crores for the auction.
The IPL 2025 auction will see several big names and teams preparing to strategize for the new season.
Key Players Entering the Auction
Several top players will be available in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant was not retained by Delhi Capitals, ending his association with the team that started in 2016. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is a strong captaincy option and is known for his game-changing batting. He is expected to attract significant attention.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an IPL title in 2024, has been released by KKR. Iyer is the only captain to lead two IPL teams to the final, making him a valuable leadership prospect.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul, the leading run-scorer for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), was not retained. With 4683 runs in 132 IPL matches, Rahul's experience in batting and leadership will likely draw intense bidding.
Other Key Names
Arshdeep Singh, a key T20 bowler, Ishan Kishan, a top-order wicketkeeper-batter, and several other notable players like Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Yuzvendra Chahal will be part of the auction.
Major Team Decisions
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad retained five players, including Heinrich Klaasen and Pat Cummins, with Rs 45 crores left for the auction.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings retained MS Dhoni among others, with Rs 55 crores available for new additions.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders retained six players, including Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, leaving Rs 51 crores for auction purchases.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore retained three players, including Virat Kohli, with Rs 83 crores remaining for the auction.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians kept their core players, like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, with Rs 45 crores left to strengthen the squad.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals released Rishabh Pant and have Rs 73 crores left to build their team.
Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings retained only two players, giving them the largest budget of Rs 110.5 crores for the auction.
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans retained five players, including Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill, with Rs 69 crores available for new signings.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants retained Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi, with Rs 69 crores left for further acquisitions.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals retained six players, including Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Rs 41 crores for the auction.
The IPL 2025 auction will see several big names and teams preparing to strategize for the new season.
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