The IPL Auction 2025 witnessed a historic moment as Rishabh Pant became the most expensive buy in history, with Lucknow Super Giants splurging ₹27 crores on the wicketkeeper-batter. Among other big buys, Sunrisers Hyderabad surprised many by splashing a massive bid of ₹11.25 crore for out-of-favour India star Ishan Kishan, who has been struggling with poor form and lost his place in the Indian squad.
Former SRH head coach Tom Moody analyzed the significant bid for Kishan, calling it ‘flawed’ but also acknowledging the player’s power-hitting skills that could benefit their batting approach. Moody expressed surprise at the bid, recalling SRH’s failed attempt to sign Kishan four years ago for a hefty sum that exceeded Mumbai Indians’ budget.
In addition to Kishan, SRH also made notable purchases in the auction, including India pacer Mohammed Shami for ₹10 crore, Harshal Patel for ₹8 crore, Abhinav Manohar for ₹3.2 crore, Rahul Chahar for ₹3.2 crore, and Adam Zampa for ₹2.4 crore. They also added Simarjeet Singh for ₹1.5 crore and Atharva Taide for ₹30 lakhs to their squad.
Overall, SRH’s aggressive spending in the auction raised eyebrows, especially with their surprise bid for Ishan Kishan. While some questioned the rationale behind the hefty investment in a player struggling for form, others believed in Kishan’s potential to turn things around and make a significant impact for the team.
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