New Delhi. IPL 2025 retention deadline is nearing. After about 24 hours, everyone will know which franchise has retained which player and who has been made free for the auction. IPL auction may take place in November or December this year. This time there is going to be a mega auction in IPL and it is certain that a record of bidding will also be made.
Mitchell Starc most expensive player
Currently, Australia’s Mitchell Starc holds the status of the most expensive player in IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had bid Rs 24.75 crore on Mitchell Starc for IPL 2024. That means KKR had spent almost 25 percent of its purse on just one player. Starc also justified his price and played a big role in making KKR the champion.
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Purse increased from Rs 100 to Rs 120 crore
The purse of one franchise for IPL 2024 was Rs 100 crore. It has been increased to Rs 120 crore in IPL 2025. Due to this, big bidding is certain to happen on the players. It is believed that Mitchell Starc will not be the most expensive player in IPL 2025. Any Indian can achieve this status.
If Rishabh Pant enters the auction…
After all, who are those players who can charge more than Mitchell Starc? Everyone is speculating this. Rishabh Pant’s name is being taken first in this list. A few days ago, Rishabh Pant had posted on social media and asked this question that if he enters the auction, how much will be bid for him. This post of Pant was considered a signal of his separation from Delhi Capitals. If Rishabh Pant enters the auction then at least 4 franchises will try their best to buy him. Among these, Chennai Super Kings is the first, which needs both a wicketkeeper and a captain. Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore will also enter this race with full force.
Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer…
There are also reports about Shreyas Iyer that KKR may not retain him. If this happens then a big bid is sure to be made on Shreyas Iyer. There are many legends in Mumbai Indians and it is possible that they may have to field one of their favorite players in the auction. If former cricketer Anil Kumble is to be believed, Mumbai Indians can retain an uncapped player along with Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. If this happens then Ishan Kishan will be seen in the auction list, who will be tried to buy through Right to Match card. If this happens then bids of Rs 20 to 25 crore can be made for Ishaan also. Lucknow Supergiants captain KL Rahul’s name can also be seen in the auction this time.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : October 30, 2024, 11:30 IST