The IPL 2025 mega auction took place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, featuring 577 players vying for contracts. Rishabh Pant made history as the most expensive player ever in IPL auctions, with Lucknow Super Giants securing him for a staggering Rs. 27 crore.
The updated squads for the 2025 season are as follows:
– Chennai Super Kings: Retained players include Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, and new signings like Devon Conway and Sam Curran.
– Mumbai Indians: Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma are retained, with additions like Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner.
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli leads the team, alongside new signings Liam Livingstone and Phil Salt.
– Kolkata Knight Riders: Retained players include Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, with new additions like Quinton de Kock and Moeen Ali.
– Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins and Abhishek Sharma remain, with new signings like Mohammad Shami and Adam Zampa.
– Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson and Jofra Archer are retained, with new signings like Wanindu Hasaranga and Nitish Rana.
– Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal are key players, with additions like Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell.
– Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel and KL Rahul are retained, with new signings like Mitchell Starc and Faf du Plessis.
– Gujarat Titans: Rashid Khan and Shubman Gill remain, with new signings like Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada.
– Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant headlines the team, along with stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram.
The squads are set for an exciting season ahead in the IPL 2025.
