Indian batter Manish Pandey made a triumphant return to Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL mega auction, being bought for ₹75 lakhs. Lucknow Super Giants acquired all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed for ₹2.4 crores, while pacer Ishant Sharma was picked up by Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakhs.
Pandey, known for his impressive performances in T20Is, was a key player for KKR from 2014-2017, including a title-winning innings of 94 in the 2014 season. He has also played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, accumulating 3,850 runs in 171 matches.
Shahbaz, a promising bowling all-rounder, found a new home in LSG after a successful season with SRH, contributing with both bat and ball. Veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat joined SRH for ₹1 crore, while Ishant Sharma moved to Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakhs after a strong showing with Delhi Capitals.
Anshul Kambhoj, who recently impressed in a Ranji Trophy match, was picked by Chennai Super Kings for ₹3.4 crores. Shaikh Rasheed returned to CSK for ₹30 lakhs, showcasing his batting skills in T20s. Swapnil Singh rejoined RCB for ₹50 lakhs, and Gurnoor Brar was acquired by GT for ₹1.3 crores.
The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to be a thrilling event, with 574 players shortlisted from a pool of 1,574 names. The auction will take place in Jeddah from November 24-25, featuring international stars, potential record-breaking deals, and unexpected transfers. The list includes 208 overseas players, 12 uncapped overseas talents, and 318 uncapped Indian players.
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