The modified Right-to-Match (RTM) rule significantly influenced the auction dynamics this year. Here are some key numbers. The two-day Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed a record-breaking windfall, with Rs 639.15 crore spent during the proceedings. Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore) and Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 crore) emerged as … Read more
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell made an impressive Test debut against New Zealand, scoring a brisk unbeaten 37-ball 50 in the second innings to guide his team to an eight-wicket win at Christchurch. The 21-year-old registered the second-highest strike rate in a 50-plus score on Test debut, second only to New Zealand’s Tim Southee, who had … Read more
The bidding process during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction no longer excites Mahipal Lomror like it used to when he was 17. While he doesn’t take an IPL contract for granted, his focus has shifted. For him, it’s not about the money anymore; instead, the 25-year-old is more concerned with which team can best contribute to … Read more
Punjab Kings secured the services of Priyansh Arya for Rs 3.8 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday. The left-handed batter’s base price was Rs 30 lakh. Arya gained widespread recognition earlier this year in the Delhi Premier League, where he smashed six consecutive sixes in an over for … Read more
Tamil Nadu pacer Gurjapneet Singh has been signed by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 2.2 crore at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday. Gurjapneet Singh, a 6’3” left-arm seamer, has a fascinating backstory. Born in Ludhiana, Punjab, and raised in Ambala, Haryana, Gurjapneet made a significant move to Chennai at the … Read more
Day two of the IPL 2025 auction is in full swing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Big names like Kane Williamson and Adil Rashid have surprisingly gone unsold, while others have struck gold. On the other hand, players like Rovman Powell, Faf du Plessis, and Marco Jansen have found new homes ¹. The auction has seen … Read more
Two most expensive signings. 72 players sold. 12 unsold. And a combined total of Rs. 467.95 crore spent. That was the summary of the proceedings at the Al Johar Abadi Arena here on the first day of the two-day Player Auction of the Indian Premier League on Sunday. As expected, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer … Read more
The first day of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction concluded at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Rishabh Pant was the most expensive player of the auction this year, with Lucknow Super Kings splurging Rs 27.00 cr for him. The deal also made him the highest-paid player in … Read more
The first day of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction concluded at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Rishabh Pant was the most expensive player of the auction this year, with Lucknow Super Kings splurging Rs 27.00 cr for him. The deal also made him the highest-paid player in … Read more
Jofra Archer was sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 12.50 crore in IPL 2025 auction. Archer was initially part of the auction longlist but was excluded from the final shortlist, reportedly due to the ECB denying him a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The board wanted him to prioritise his injury recovery ahead of next year’s … Read more