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‘You always be MI’s pocket-dynamo’: Hardik Pandya’s emotional message for Ishan Kishan | Cricket News – Times of India
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‘You always be MI’s pocket-dynamo’: Hardik Pandya’s emotional message for Ishan Kishan | Cricket News – Times of India

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya (X Photo) Ishan Kishan became a key player for the Mumbai Indians (MI) after joining the team in 2018. His aggressive batting style and dependable wicket-keeping skills made him a valuable asset, often opening the innings or contributing in the middle order.The five-time IPL champions, MI, chose not to retain Kishan before the mega-auction held in Jeddah.MI captain, Hardik Pandya, shared a heartfelt message for Kishan in a video posted on X.“Ishan has been the ‘freshness’ and the ‘energy’ of the room. When we couldn’t retain him, we always knew that it’s gonna be very difficult to get him back from the auction simply because we knew that, the kind of player and kind of skillset he brings. He always used to keep the dressing room light, and has made a lot of p...
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IPL Auction 2025: From Ishan Kishan to Mohammed Siraj – Top players parting ways with teams after long stints | Cricket News – Times of India

Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Siraj NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, marked a transformative phase for the league as all ten teams revamped their squads. With only six retentions allowed, franchises spent a staggering Rs 639.15 crore to acquire 182 players, including 62 overseas stars, during the two-day event. This overhaul saw the end of several iconic long-term associations, with players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rishabh Pant, and Jos Buttler switching teams. Notable moves included Pant’s record-breaking Rs 27 crore transfer to Lucknow Super Giants and Bhuvneshwar’s return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The auction reshaped team dynamics, setting the stage for an exciting 2025 season.Here’s the list of top players parting ways with teams after long stints:Bhuvneshwar Kum...
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Playing with Virat Kohli is going to be really cool: Liam Livingstone | Cricket News – Times of India

Liam Livingstone (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore picked up swashbuckling Liam Livingstone for a whopping Rs 8.75 crore at the recently concluded mega auction in Jeddah. In an intense bidding war, RCB pipped Chennai Super Kings to secure the services of England all-rounder after he was not retained by Punjab Kings. Livingstone recently expressed his excitement after being picked up by RCB, stating that the team aligns well with his playing style. "The fan base is very passionate. It's probably one of the biggest franchises in IPL... It's a bit of a fresh start for me," Livingstone was quoted as saying by Reuters."I think Bangalore is going to be very good for my game. It's a little bit smaller than some of the stadiums in India, certa...
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What happens to remaining purse of IPL teams? | Cricket News – Times of India

IPL Trophy during the auction. (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) The 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises had different amount of funds remaining at the conclusion of the two-day auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The franchises created IPL squads of different sizes after the retention and auction processes, marking their final roster for the 2025 season.In total Rs 639.15 crore was spent on 182 players at the IPL Auction to solidify the squads after retentions were confirmed on 1 November. Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore), Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 crore) and Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 23.75 crore) became the three biggest signings, joining Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively.Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player after he goes to LSG for Rs 27 crore at IPL auctionW...
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The ‘Unsold XI’ of IPL Auction 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

From left, Kane Williamson, David Warner and Shardul Thakur (Photos: X) The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Jeddah saw some of the big names going unsold. Leading that list is former Australia opener David Warner, who also captained Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden IPL title in 2016. But having retired from international cricket, the 38-year-old left-hander found no takers at the two-day auction. But Warner is not the only high-profile cricketers who missed out on an IPL contract. Also in the unsold list are New Zealand's Kane Williamson & Darly Mitchell, India's all-rounder Shardul Thakur & fast bowler Umesh Yadav, England wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow and many more. Such is the quality of players in the list that an 'Unsold XI' can challenge any of the 10 teams. Timesofi...
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Most expensive uncapped players in IPL 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the IPL 2025 mega auction, several uncapped players fetched impressive prices due to their standout performances in domestic cricket and T20 leagues. These high bids reflect the franchises' emphasis on tapping into domestic talent capable of delivering impactful performances.Here are some of the most expensive uncapped players:Rasikh Salam Dar: The fast bowler was the top pick among uncapped players, sold for Rs 6 crore. He previously played for MI, KKR, and DC, showcasing his potential with consistent performances. Dar, who bowled some searing yorkers for Delhi Capitals last season, became the most expensive uncapped buy as RCB splurged Rs 6 crore to acquire him.IPL Auction: Punjab Kings assemble a new squad and now pressure will be on coach Ricky PontingNaman Dhir: This all...
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IPL Auction 2025: Of high bids and inflated price tags

Indian Premier League’s annual money-spinning gala – the player auction – is mostly about following the price tags. File For the franchises, it’s about struggling to come up with the most suitable combination in quest of the glittering trophy. But for a majority of the fans, the Indian Premier League’s annual money-spinning gala – the player auction – is mostly about following the price tags. While the debate over the most balanced squad will continue till the IPL 2025 starts next year, the anticipation of the auction being the grandest in terms of price tags came true over the two days at the Abadi Al Johar Arena. It wasn’t only about Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore) and Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 crore) fetching the two highest bids ever but even the ...
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Watch: IPL Auction 2025 key takeaways

IPL Auction 2025: Key takeaways | Video Credit: The Hindu The two-day IPL Auction for the 2025 season concluded in Jeddah on November 25. Day one of the auction witnessed some expensive buying and new records as Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant became the most expensive buy after Lucknow Super Giants bought him for massive ₹27 crore. Of the 110 players who were sold on Monday for a combined total of ₹175.20 crore at the Al Johar Abadi Arena, one-fourth of the money was splurged on seven pacers who were called in the fourth set. What was the impact of the RTM rules? Why did some capped Indian players go unsold? What made this particular auction memorable? We unpack this and more.Editing: Aniket Singh Chauhan Published - Novem...
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Rahul Dravid reveals why Rajasthan Royals paid Rs 1.10 crore to buy 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Cricket News – Times of India

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Photo Source: X) Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the Indian Premier League's (IPL) youngest crorepati on Monday when the Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a bid of Rs 1.10 crore for him at the auction in Jeddah to bring the young batter in their camp. But what generated interest from the 2008 champions for a kid who has just entered his teens? RR's head coach Rahul Dravid answered that question. "Vaibhav came to our trials and we were really happy with what we saw," said Dravid in a video posted by the IPL on 'X'.Vaibhav, in fact, appeared for trials for both RR and Delhi Capitals -- as told to TOI by his father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, who is a farmer and a part-time journalist in Tajpur, Samastipur (Bihar)."Rajasthan and Delhi both had called him up for trial i...
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi youngest ipl crorepati breaks records in IPL Auction 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

PATNA/KOLKATA: A 13-year-old teen who doesn't talk much but lets his bat do all the talking was snapped by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore after an intense bidding at the IPL auction, making him the youngest player to play the world's biggest cricket league.On Monday evening, at faraway Jeddah, the young Bihar prodigy's name, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, was engraved on the annals of Indian Premier League (IPL) when he became the youngest player ever at the age of 13 years and 243 days to land an IPL contract.Vaibhav entered the 2025 IPL mega auction at a base price of Rs 30 lakh as the youngest ever to be listed in the 16-year history of the league. The southpaw was finally bought by the Royals, who outbid intense fight from Delhi Capitals to get the talented teenager with a staggering price."...
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IPL Auction 2025: Pace is the ace on final day of the auction

General View during the the Indian Premier League Auction held at the ABADI AL JOHAR ARENA, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The pacers’ pack earned the big bucks on the second and final day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction as the franchises struggled to shape up their squads for the 2025 edition.Of the 110 players who were sold on Monday for a combined total of ₹175.20 crore at the Al Johar Abadi Arena, one-fourth of the money was splurged on seven pacers who were called in the fourth set. Also Read: IPL auction 2025 Day 2 LIVE HighlightsThe top buyVeteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar (₹10.75 crore) earned the biggest pay cheque of the day from Royal Challengers Bengalu...
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IPL auction drama: Confusion between RCB and DC for Swastik Chikara bid | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The drama unfolded on the second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction when Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru engaged in a bidding war over Swastik Chikara.RCB initiated the bidding at the base price of Rs 30 lakh and secured the player at that amount. However, confusion arose when DC head coach Hemang Badani claimed that they had also raised their paddle.Auctioneer Maliika Sagar later acknowledged her oversight, admitting she had missed DC's bid. Despite the misunderstanding, the player was awarded to RCB.Chikara, who was the leading run-scorer in the UP T20 League 2024, was picked up by the Delhi Capitals for Rs. 20 lacs in the IPL 2024 auction. However, his debut season ended without any appearance. Chikara made the 2024 UP T20 League his playground, where he claimed ...
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Who is Priyansh Arya – the Delhi opener sold to PBKS for Rs 3.8 crore in IPL Auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Priyansh Arya has been sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 3.80 crore during the IPL 2025 Auction. (Image: Times of India) Priyansh Arya became a crorepati when Punjab Kings edged Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for his services during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Monday.Arya, who had entered the IPL 2025 Auction at Rs 30 lakh, earned nearly 13-times that amount as PBKS spent Rs 3.80 crore for his skills. After some interest from DC and MI, it remained a tussle between PBKS and RCB from the Rs 85 lakh mark.In the end, PBKS' offer of Rs 3.80 crore proved far too big for RCB to keep the bidding war going.Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player after he goes to LSG for Rs 27 crore at IPL auctionWho is Priyansh Arya?Arya is an emerging left-handed ba...
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IPL Auction: Over Rs 150 crore spent on fast bowlers alone! | Cricket News – Times of India

Arshdeep Singh takes home a whopping Rs 18 crore from Punjab Kings (PTI Photo) Trying to bag the best of fast-bowling talent on offer, the 10 franchises went all out for pacers at the two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Jeddah, spending in excess of Rs 150 crore. India's left-arm pacer and T20 World Cup star Arshdeep Singh remained the costliest fast bowler as the left-armer took home Rs 18 crore after Punjab Kings chose to use the Right-to-Match card to retain him. Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player after he goes to LSG for Rs 27 crore at IPL auctionMeanwhile, five-time champions Mumbai Indians opened their coffers to bring back their former player in the form of veteran New Zealand pacer Trent Boult for Rs 12.50 crore; and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went all...
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IPL Auction 2025 Day 2: Which players will be auctioned today | Cricket News – Times of India

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction will enter its concluding phase on Monday, after the first day of the mega event in the port city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw 72 players getting sold.At the breathtaking Abadi Al Johar arena, officials and owners of the ten franchises will once again take seats at their respective tables to fill the slots remaining in their camp, with a cap of 25 players for a full squad, including a maximum of 8 overseas players. The second day of the auction will see the process becoming accelerated from the 117th player onwards, where the franchises will be asked to nominate players (No. 117 to 577) to be presented.Before that, the following players will be auctioned (mentioned with base price): 84. Mayank Agarwal (India) - INR 1 crore85. Faf Du Plessis (South Af...
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IPL Auction 2025 Day 2: Who’s left with how much money in the purse and slots to fill | Cricket News – Times of India

The opening day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Jeddah saw Punjab Kings going in with the biggest purse among the 10 franchises and were expectedly the most aggressive in spending. However, ahead of the concluding day of the auction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the most left in the bank. Before the auction began, Punjab had INR 110.50 crore following their decision to spend just INR 9.50 crore on retaining two uncapped players -- Shashank Singh for INR 5.5 crore and Prabhsimran Singh for INR 4 crore.All the teams had INR 120 crore before the retention window. On Monday at the Abadi Al Johar Arena, Punjab splurged INR 88 crore to buy eight players and are now left with INR 22.50 to complete their squad.Here's how the 10 teams stack up in terms of remaining purse and slots...
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IPL Auction 2025 Day 1 Recap: Top buys, biggest deals and team highlights | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant's image being displayed as his name came to the auction table on day one (Photo: @IPL video grab) The first day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw most of the high-profile names raking in the moolah as the 10 franchises virtually emptied their pockets on Sunday to bag the priority players in their respective shortlist.Led by Rs 27 crore Lucknow Super Giants spent to buy star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, the sum of money splurged by the franchises came to a whopping Rs 467.95 crore. A total of 84 players from the roster of 577 were presented on the opening day of the two-day auction at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah. Out of these 68 got sold, while four were retained through the Right-to-Match card. The Punjab Kings were expectedly ...
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IPL Auction 2025: Bumrah & Boult reunite for MI, Ashwin back at CSK | Cricket News – Times of India

Trent Boult (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images) Having retained their top six players for Rs 75 crore, the Mumbai Indians had only a Rs 45 crores purse for the mega auction and swung into the action only late in the day when they snapped up New Zealand’s veteran left-arm pacer Trent Boult, known for his lethal yorkers and early strikes for Rs 12.50cr. It means that Boult, who took 16 wickets in IPL2024 but was still released by the Rajasthan Royals, will wear the MI jersey again and be reunited with India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah at MI.Boult finished with 12 wickets in the Powerplay, the most for a bowler in IPL-2024.IPL 2025 AuctionThe ‘jugalbandi’ of Bumrah and Boult was instrumental in MI’s title-winning campaign in 2020. It was their fifth and last crown.Overall, Boult, 35, has repr...
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IPL Auction 2025: LSG invest in Rishabh Pant’s positive character, seen as a leader | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Photo Source: X) Franchise owner, mentor, coach tell TOI that wicket-keeper's positive mindset can lift teamNEW DELHI: As Rishabh Pant became the most expensive cricketer in IPL history, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) management revealed that they invested in his positive character when they decided to pay Rs 27 crore for him on Sunday. "Pant was our No. 1 target going into the auction.We planned our auction strategy around him. We looked at the kind of impact he has on a game, proven match-winner, his positive outlook and resilience," Sanjeev Goenka told TOI from Jeddah after Pant’s bid.IPL 2025 Auction"He is a fighter. What he brings to the table is well established. It was a unanimous decision between Zaheer (Khan), (Justin) Langer, Shashwat (Goenka) and me. All our buys so fa...
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IPL Auction Day 1 Highlights | Rs 27 Crore Rishabh Pant Shatters IPL Record | Sports Video / Photo Gallery

The first day of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction has ended. A total of 84 players (72 sold and 12 unsold) went under the hammer. Teams spent a total of Rs 467.95 crore. History was made at the IPL 2025 auction with star India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player ever. Lucknow Super Giants picked him up for Rs 27 crore. Watch this video to catch all the highlights from Day 1 of the IPL Mega Auction.Source link
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Fashion showdown at IPL Auction 2025: Kavya Maran, Nita Ambani, and Preity Zinta lead the style stakes – Times of India

The biggest battle of IPL began today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as the IPL 2025 auction kickstarted in the city today. While all the stylish owners of the IPL franchises garner attention during the auction every year, it's mainly the leading ladies - Nita Ambani and Kavya Maran who end up walking away with all the limelight every year and this year was no different.Kavya Maran and Nita Ambani almost ended up twinning at the 2025 IPL Auction on Sunday, November 24. Kavya, the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, opted for a simple yet elegant navy blue suit for the occasion, while Nita Ambani, the owner of Mumbai Indians, also wore the same colour but in a sophisticated tweed fabric.Another star who managed to stun was actor and Punjab Kings owner Preity Zinta, who made a stunning appearance in a wh...
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Rishabh Pant becomes ‘Lucknow ka Nawab’: Rs 27 crore IPL deal blows up internet | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Photo Source: X) Rishabh Pant's cellphone must be going bonkers in Perth after his record-breaking Rs 27 crore Indian Premier League (IPL) pay-cheque took the internet by storm on day one of the auction in Jeddah on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who was not retained by Delhi Capitals (DC) and is currently playing the Test series in Australia, was bought by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after an intense bidding war with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi -- taking his base-price of Rs 2 crore to a record rise. It will be the first time that Pant will move out of his hometown Delhi to play for another IPL side, and it required LSG to empty their pockets, breaking the record set by Australian pacer Mitchell Starc last year with his Rs 24.75 crore bid from Kolkata Knight Riders. D...
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Video | IPL 2025 Mega Auction: All You Need To Know

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia will witness plenty of twists, turns, unexpected signings and records broken, as the availability of Indian and international stars is more than ever and all ten franchises are looking to rebuild their squads from the start. A total of 12 marquee players, including Indian stars like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have created a lot of buzz within the cricket fraternity. A total of 574 players have been shortlisted from an initial pool of 1,574 names.Source link
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‘Punjabi Punter’ Ricky Ponting ready to be ‘aggressive bidder’ at IPL auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting (Phot Source: Punjab Kings) Punjab Kings will enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction not just with the biggest purse among the 10 franchises but also with a new coach in former Australia captain and batting legend Ricky Ponting, one of the finest brains in the game.ALSO SEE: IPL Auction 2025 Live UpdatesPonting took a break from his duty as a commentator for the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy in Perth to lead the team's think-tank in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where the two-day auction begins on Sunday.Ponting, Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer and Sunrisers Hydearabad coach Daniel Vettori, who is also Australia's assitant coach left the first BGT Test midway to fly to Jeddah.Ponting, who led the other norther India franchise Delhi Capitals (...
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CSK need MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad is still new to captaincy: Suresh Raina | Cricket News – Times of India

MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni relinquished Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) captaincy ahead of the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), handing the leadership duties to Ruturaj Gaikwad; and as 'Thala' Dhoni gears up for another appearance in the league, his former India and CSK teammate Suresh Raina believes the five-time champions need him because his successor is still learning the art of captaincy.ALSO SEE: IPL Auction 2025 Live UpdatesDhoni was retained as an 'uncapped' player by CSK for INR 4 crore. As per the rule re-introduced in the IPL Player Regulations, any player who has not played international cricket for five years or hasn't had a central contract for the same period is considered as uncapped."CSK needs him," said Raina during a conversatio...
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