The year 2024 was one to remember for Kolkata Knight Riders as they clinched their third Indian Premier League title and first in the last 10 years. KKR won IPL trophies back in 2012 and 2014 but what followed was a long drought for the side. During this period, the closest KKR came …
The likes of David Warner and Steve Smith did not find any takers in IPL 2025 auction.© BCCI The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the franchise owners in the Pakistan Super League are facing a catch-22 situation over signing on some of the high profile overseas players who went unsold in the Indian …
IPL mega auction review: Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced the stick for missing out on big buys, but it seems it was a conscious choice as they resisted the temptation of spending big on Day 1. Under Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik, RCB made some smart buys throughout the two-day auction, impressing their fans. Barring the …
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction concluded with Rs 639.15 crore being spent, scripting a new recording in the event's history. While the franchises managed to cover most bases in the auction, there do remain cases of hits and misses. Assembling a squad is one thing and getting them to perform …
Captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he chose not to participate in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah to extend his England career. Stokes had previously played for Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, and was named the most valuable …
The IPL 2025 auction came to an end as all the 10 teams have filled up their squads for the upcoming season. A total of 182 players, including 62 overseas stars, were sold during the 2-day event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a total of Rs 639.15 crore being spent by the franchises. Rishabh Pant …
The IPL 2025 Auction is now behind us with all the teams filling up their squads for the new season. Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions, were able to assemble a strong squad that seems ready to go all out and compete for the playoff spots yet again. A lot has changed since the last …
The IPL 2025 mega auction concluded as the two days in Jeddah witnessed intense bidding wars, some tactical brilliance and surprise calls made by the 10 franchises. The IPL teams spent a whopping Rs 639.15 crore on signing 182 players, which included 62 overseas stars. Rishabh Pant bagged Rs 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super …
182 players were sold for Rs 639.15 crore over two days in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Most of the 10 teams entered the bidding wars after retaining their core group. In the lead-up to the auction, the teams deliberated with the Indian cricket board (BCCI) about several rules. Some expressed …
David Warner and Prithvi Shaw went unsold in IPL 2025 auction© BCCI/Sportzpics The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction came to a conclusion on Monday after 577 players were shortlisted for the 2-day event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. While Rishabh Pant became the most expensive buy in the history of the T20 league, …
