Rishabh Pant made headlines as he became the most expensive player in the IPL 2025 auction, with Lucknow Super Giants securing his services for a whopping ₹27 crore. The second-highest bid went to Shreyas Iyer, who was picked up by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore. Rasikh Dar also caught attention by fetching 20 times his base price, being acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹6 crore.
Other notable picks included Anshul Kamboj, who was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹3.40 crore after his impressive performance in the Ranji Trophy. Venkatesh Iyer was a surprise pick, with Kolkata Knight Riders splurging ₹23.75 crore for the all-rounder, potentially naming him as their captain.
The auction also saw a long list of players being sold across different categories, including batters, bowlers, all-rounders, and wicketkeepers. Some marquee players like Liam Livingstone, Waqar Salamkheil, and Shardul Thakur remained unsold. The auction showcased the intense competition among the teams to secure the best talent for the upcoming season of the IPL.
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