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‘Rishabh Pant wanted to test the market’: Delhi Capitals head coach breaks silence on Pant’s departure | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals' newly-appointed head coach Hemang Badani shared a contrasting view on Rishabh Pant's departure, differing from co-owner Parth Jindal's earlier claim that money wasn’t the primary factor during the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25.The auction saw Pant break records, becoming the costliest player ever, as Lucknow Super Giants secured him for ?27 crore. Delhi Capitals tried to retain him using the Right to Match card at ?21 crore, but Lucknow outbid them."I think it's the other way around. He wanted not to be retained. He said he wanted to go to the auction and test the market. If you want to retain a player, both parties (the team and the player) have to agree on certain things. We tried talking to him, the...

8Dec

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PCB receives list of unsold foreign IPL players from franchise owners for PSL Draft | Cricket News – Times of India

Franchise owners have submitted a list of overseas players who went unsold in the recent IPL auction to the PCB to ensure they are registered for the Pakistan Super League players' draft. The upcoming seasons of the PSL and Indian Premier League (IPL) will likely overlap with each for the first time next year. While most the players will choose the more lucrative India league ahead of PSL, a number of high profile overseas cricketers including David Warner, Kane Williamson, Adil Rashid, Alex Carey, Keshav Maharaj, Shai Hope, Donovan Ferrara, Daryl Mitchell, Jonny Bairstow, Akeal Hossain went unsold at the IPL auction. "The team owners want the PCB to talk to the agents and boards of these players and confirm their availability for the PSL 2025," an insider said. The Pakistan Cricket Boa...

3Dec

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Would love to play under Virat Kohli…’: RCB’s new recruit Jitesh Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli (X Photo) Jitesh Sharma was recently bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 11 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. It was a massive raise from the Rs 20 lakh Punjab Kings paid for the wicketkeeper-batter in 2022 as the right-hander was rewarded for his power hitting lower down the order. In the last few editions, Jitesh has been very consistent with his big hitting towards the fag end of the innings and it also helped him find a place in India's T20I side.The 31-year-old was naturally in demand at the IPL mega auction and RCB, who were looking for Dinesh Karthik's replacement, were determined to have him in their set-up. In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, Jitesh downplayed the pressure of high price tag and considers it as a challenge to...

2Dec

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What made LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka shell out a record Rs 27 crore for ‘dramebaaz’ Rishabh Pant | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: In the Indian Premier League mega auction last week, star India ‘keeper-batter Rishabh Pant made history, becoming the most expensive buy ever as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) shelled out a jaw-dropping Rs 27 crore to buy his services.Punjab Kings' record of the most expensive buy ever at the auction after they spent Rs 26.75 crore on Shreyas Iyer was short lived as LSG, moments later, shelled out a massive sum after winning a bidding war with Delhi Capitals.Businessman Sanjiv Goenka, who owns Lucknow Super Giants recently opened up on why the franchise went all the way to buy Rishabh at the auction.In a chat with former Cricketer Aakash Chopra, Goenka said that he needed a leader in the team, who thinks differently and out of the box in diffic...

2Dec

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Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh or Aiden Markram: LSG to announce captain in next few days | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), stated that the team's new captain has been selected and will be revealed in the coming days.During the IPL 2022-24 season, KL Rahul captained LSG, and when the batter was sidelined in the latter part of 2023, Krunal Pandya took over as captain. However, prior to last month's mega auction in Jeddah, the franchise decided not to retain the duo.LSG has leadership options in former Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant, current Australia and South Africa T20I captains Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, and West Indies keeper-batter Nicholas Pooran, who previously led the national team, since Rahul is now with the Delhi Capitals and Krunal is with Royal Challengers Bengaluru."People get surprised ...

2Dec

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Mumbai Indians’ latest recruit Allah Ghazanfar plays 4 matches in just 3 days | Cricket News – Times of India

Allah Ghazanfar (Image credit: Afghanistan Cricket) NEW DELHI: Allah Ghazanfar, an 18-year-old Afghan cricketer, is quickly emerging as one of his country’s brightest prospects. The young spinner, often compared to compatriots Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, recently landed a lucrative IPL 2025 contract with the Mumbai Indians. The franchise acquired him for a whopping Rs 4.80 crore during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction held in Jeddah.Showcasing his adaptability and endurance, Ghazanfar played in two different competitions on the same day.In the ACC Under-19 Men's Asia Cup in Dubai, he delivered an economical spell for Afghanistan's U19 team, finishing with figures of 1/25 from 10 overs, including a maiden. However, his efforts couldn't prevent Afghanistan from a 45-run loss to Bangladesh U19, who ...

1Dec

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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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Former India batter picks this player over KL Rahul as Delhi Capitals’ skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Who will lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025? This question remains unanswered, as the franchise has yet to announce their captain for the upcoming season. Star batter KL Rahul has emerged as the leading contender to take over the team's captaincy after being acquired for Rs 14 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.However, former India batter Aakash Chopra has voiced his support for all-rounder Axar Patel to captain the DC in the IPL.Chopra compared Delhi Capitals' captaincy dilemma to that of Kolkata Knight Riders, who released their title-winning skipper Shreyas Iyer ahead of the auction. He believes Axar commands immense respect in the dressing room and has been one of the franchise's most underrated performers."Who will be the captain? Their situation is like KKR. It could be ...

30Nov

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IPL 2025: Predicted opening pairs for all teams after the mega auction | Cricket News – Times of India

L-R: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. With major squad changes following the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, the upcoming season is poised to witness significant shifts in batting lineups, particularly in the crucial opening partnerships. Apart from Delhi Capitals, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, and 2024 runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad, all other franchises are likely to feature revamped opening pairs. Openers are pivotal in the line-up as they often set the tone for the innings and play a vital role in their teams’ success. Their ability to anchor the innings or provide explosive starts frequently sees them top the run charts by season's end. Here’s a look at the potential opening combinations for each franchise in IPL 2025: Chennai Super KingsChenn...

30Nov

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‘Arshdeep Singh’s wicket-taking prowess even better than Jasprit Bumrah’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh was the most expensive pacer to be sold at the two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah last week as Punjab Kings shelled out a whopping Rs 18 crore for the left-arm quick.Despite not being retained by the franchise ahead of the auction, Punjab went big for Arshdeep and snatched the 25-year-old from Sunrisers Hyderabad using their RTM card. And former India opener Aakash Chopra has labelled Punjab's Arshdeep move a terrific one as his wicket-taking capabilities have even surpassed the likes of India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the shortest format. The left-arm pacer has turned into a lethal weapon for India in the last couple of years and recently Arshdeep also surpassed Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar...

29Nov

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‘Always in my heart…’: Ishan Kishan bids emotional farewell to Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan had been an integral part of Mumbai Indians (MI) since joining the franchise in 2018. His aggressive batting and reliable wicket-keeping made him a standout player, often opening the batting or playing in the middle order. But five-time IPL champions MI did not retain the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the two-day mega-auction in Jeddah.IPL Auction: SRH go big to bring in Ishan KishanMI retained Jasprit Bumrah (Rs 18 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (Rs 16.35 crore), Hardik Pandya (Rs 16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (Rs 16.30 crore) and Tilak Varma (Rs 18 crore)At the IPL 2025 auction, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 11.25 crore.On Thursday, Kishan shared an emotional post looking back at his time MI.Taking to Instagram...

29Nov

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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...

29Nov

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‘Virat Kohli will be the captain’: AB de Villiers opines as former RCB star praises squad after IPL auction | Cricket News – Times of India

File Pic: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) appear set for a fresh chapter under Virat Kohli's leadership in the 2025 IPL season, with the franchise assembling a strong 22-member squad during the recent auction in Jeddah. Kohli, who previously captained the side from 2013 to 2021, is poised to return as captain following discussions with the management as reported earlier by TimeofIndia.com. Kohli's leadership tenure saw RCB make the playoffs four times and come tantalizingly close to winning the title in 2016. The prospect of him leading the franchise again has reignited hope among fans eager for their team to secure a maiden IPL title. Former RCB icon AB de Villiers also hinted at Kohli’s return to captaincy while expressing optimism about the s...

28Nov

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IPL Mega Auction: Full list of most expensive uncapped players of last 10 seasons | Cricket News – Times of India

Karn Sharma and Rasikh Dar Every year at the IPL auction, the owners and team management of various franchises have invested heavily in the uncapped players. Through the years, many young uncapped players have fetched the big bucks, whether at the mini auction or the mega auction.At the 2014 auction, the right-arm leg-spinner and left-handed batter Karn Sharma became the most expensive uncapped player when he was purchased by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 3,75 Cr. In the 2015 auction, Shreyas Iyer, a young batter from Mumbai at the time became the most expensive uncapped player going to the then Delhi Daredevils (DD) for INR 2.6 Cr. In 2016, the left-handed spin-bowling all-rounder from Uttarakhand Pawan Negi, who played for Delhi in the domestic circuit, was sold to the Delhi Dare...

28Nov

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Exclusive | How he switched to mystery spin, recently rattled India A… : All about MI’s new recruit Allah Ghazanfar | Cricket News – Times of India

Allah Ghazanfar (X Photo) NEW DELHI: It's just over a month since India A had to suffer a crushing defeat in the semi-final of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 at the hands of Afghanistan A, the eventual winner of the tournament.The match saw Tilak Varma's team get knocked out of the tournament after a sensational opening spell from Allah Ghazanfar, who took the key wickets of openers Prabhsimran Singh and Abhishek Sharma, dealing a blow to India's hopes of lifting the trophy.Fast forward to today, and Ghazanfar is set to share the dressing room with India's top stars like Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Rohit Sharma. The 18-year-old spinner has been snapped up by Mumbai Indians for Rs 4.8 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in...

28Nov

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‘Yashasvi Jaiswal ne aisa kya kiya…’: Former coach explains why Prithvi Shaw went unsold at IPL Auction | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw faced a major setback at the IPL 2025 mega auction as the opening batter went unsold, with no franchises showing interest in acquiring him.Shaw's struggles with form and fitness have significantly impacted his value, leading to his exclusion from the bidding process.This development marks a significant blow to Shaw's efforts to reignite his career, especially after being released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the auction. With this disappointment, questions loom over Shaw's future in both the IPL and international cricket.In a podcast, Shaw's former coach Jwala Singh explained the reason for the batter's downfall and why he remained unsold at the IPL auction in Jeddah.On being asked by the host that why Shaw disappeared from the scene even though he was extremely talen...

27Nov

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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...

27Nov

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘Bindaas khelne ka’: How Suryakumar Yadav’s pep talk helped Urvil Patel create history | Cricket News – Times of India

Urvil Patel and Suryakumar Yadav NEW DELHI: November 27 holds immense significance for Gujarat's young wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel. On this day in 2023, just a day after being released by the Gujarat Titans, Urvil smashed an unbeaten 41-ball 100 for Gujarat in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh in Chandigarh. That century became the second-fastest by an Indian batter in List A cricket. Exactly a year later, Urvil achieved another remarkable feat, this time in the shortest format. Urvil on Wednesday blasted a 28-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Tripura in Indore. The whirlwind knock is now the second-fastest century in T20 cricket overall and the fastest by an Indian. The 26-year-old’s extraordinary effort -- 35-ball 113, featuring seven fours and ...

27Nov

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‘This place and its people have become a part of who I am’: Faf du Plessis bids emotional farewell to RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

Faf du Plessis. (PTI Photo) Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis took to Instagram to bid farewell to the franchise after not being retained by the team. Delhi Capitals acquired his services for Rs 2 crore in the IPL mega auction ahead of the 2025 season.Faf wrote on his social media account: "As my chapter with RCB closes, I want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible journey this has been. When I joined three years ago, I had no idea how this journey would unfold. But I fell in love with the city of Bengaluru and the amazing people of RCB. This place and its people have become a part of who I am, and I'll carry these memories and the connections I've built with me forever. Thank you for making these three years so special.""Playing at the Chinnaswamy Stadi...

27Nov

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‘Can’t wait…’: KL Rahul on joining Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul talked about his move to the Delhi Capitals (DC) and expressed his excitement for the next season to start.The Delhi Capitals paid Rs 14 crores to get KL Rahul. Following a bidding war between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the Delhi Capitals (DC) entered the race and acquired Rahul as their captain, opener, and wicketkeeper-batter option.KL Rahul stated that a journey for him with the Delhi-based team begins in a video posted on DC's official media account. The 32-year-old went on to say that he is super excited."Hey guys, I am super happy to be joining the Delhi Capitals. A new journey begins for me with the Delhi Capitals and I am super excited. The squad l...

27Nov

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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...

27Nov

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IPL 2025 Captains: From Virat Kohli to Rishabh Pant, who’s leading your favourite team? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the two-day mega auction having concluded in Jeddah, the captains for the IPL 2025 season have been confirmed for most teams, with a few still awaiting official announcements. Here's a look at the captains for IPL 2025:Virat Kohli (RCB): With Faf du Plessis not being retained ahead of the auction, speculation was rife that Virat Kohli will return to lead the side he has been a part of since IPL 2008. And the reports almost got confirmed when Royal Challengers Bangalore did not buy any cricketer with captaincy credentials at the auction.Kohli's return to leadership is seen as both a tactical and emotional move, leveraging his deep connection with the team and fan base. RCB fans are hopeful that his experience and aggressive leadership style can lead the franchise to its firs...

27Nov

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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...

27Nov

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How much will Rishabh Pant earn after tax from the Rs 27 crore IPL salary? | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant shattered records at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, becoming the highest-paid player in the league's history. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter for an unprecedented Rs 27 crore.Delhi Capitals attempted to retain their star player by exercising the Right to Match (RTM) card at Rs 20.75 crore. However, LSG’s aggressive bid of Rs 27 crore forced Delhi Capitals to step back, sealing Pant’s move to the Lucknow-based franchise.Pant’s record-breaking contract caps off a remarkable comeback story. After surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2022 and undergoing extensive rehabilitation, he returned to international cricket with a renewed focus. Now, Pant is set to lead LSG as captain in the upc...

27Nov

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Explained: Why KKR bid Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh Iyer | Cricket News – Times of India

Venkatesh Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The cricketing world was left stunned when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opted not to retain their title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and instead re-signed all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. At the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, KKR shelled out a staggering Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh, fueling speculation that the Madhya Pradesh all-rounder might take on the captaincy mantle in Shreyas’ absence.The Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise battled fiercely against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to secure Venkatesh, who became the third-highest purchase of the auction after Shreyas (Rs 26.75 crore, Punjab Kings) and Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore, Lucknow Super Giants).Despite the hefty price tag raising eyebrows, KKR justified their decision, emphasizin...

27Nov

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Rashid Khan welcomes Mohammed Siraj to Gujarat Titans in style: ‘Ab tu hamara hua’ | Cricket News – Times of India

India seamer Mohammed Siraj played seven seasons for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan welcomed Mohammed Siraj into the fold after the franchise acquired his services during the IPL 2025 Auction. GT spent Rs 12.50 crore on the India seamer during the auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Siraj was not retained by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and with his exit now confirmed, it drew curtains on a seven-year spell at the franchise. The pacer shared an emotional farewell note on social media on Tuesday.Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer fetch Rs 26.75 crore, Rs 23.75 crore each at IPL mega auctionGT spinner Rashid Khan, who had been retained by the franchise going into the auction, commented on Siraj's post by saying, "Ab tu hamara huaaaa (you are now ours)," while adding...