After finishing last in the IPL 2024 points table, Mumbai Indians released their wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan and all overseas players. In the IPL 2025 mega auction, the five-time champions signed Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar for big bucks.
Jofra Archer was picked by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL 2025 mega auction after being with the franchise from 2018 to 2021. Jorfa leads the RR fast bowling line-up which does not look very robust on paper.
The Punjab Kings built a decent squad after the IPL 2025 auction. Having had the biggest purse walking into the two-day mega auction, Punjab were able to fill all the gaps needed including a new captain but the coach Ricky Ponting was on the receiving end of criticism of favouring Australians.
"The time has now come to call time on my career in India and announce my retirement. Words cannot express my gratitude for the love and support I have received through all the highs and lows of my career," the Indian bowler said.
Rishabh Pant became the apple of the eye for Lucknow Super Giants as they made an offer that Delhi Capitals were forced to refuse, Rs 27 crore, the highest for a player for a season in IPL history at the mega auction. Pant has a big responsibility to now justify that price tag as LSG aim for title.
Tamil Nadu posted a big total of 221 for 6 in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 game against Baroda in Indore on Wednesday. Opener Narayan Jagadeesan scored 57 runs off just 32 balls and Vijay Shankar smashed 42* off just 22 balls for Tamil Nadu.
"It's a bit premature to talk about the captaincy. Axar Patel has been with the franchise for a very long time and he was the vice-captain for the last cycle, so we don't know whether it's going to be Axar or whether it's going be somebody else." DC co-owner Parth Jindal said.
England Test captain Ben Stokes opted against registering for the IPL auction this time around. He took this step despite the BCCI's new rule that the players skipper mega auction will not be allowed to register for mini auction in the next edition. Stokes has revealed the reason for the same
Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be picked at an IPL auction after he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore at the 2025 mega auction. Dravid has opened up on the rationale for picking the 13-year-old batter from Bihar.
Mumbai Indians picked up a blend of experienced and youth players at the IPL 2025 mega auction as they looked to build a squad around their core group. Team owner Nita Ambani has opened up on how the team wants to continue with the tradition of raising young players for India.
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