Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:37pm on 24 Nov 2024,Sunday Sports
The IPL 2025 mega auction began in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, featuring 574 players, including 366 Indians and 208 overseas cricketers. Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured Jofra Archer for ₹12.50 crore, while Ravichandran Ashwin rejoined Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Big Indian names like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer are among the most anticipated picks. Overseas stars such as Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone are also drawing high bids. The youngest player is 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, while England’s James Anderson, at 42, is the oldest. The two-day auction promises significant reshuffles ahead of IPL's 18th season.
