The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction is set to take place on November 24th and 25th, 2024. Here are the key points to know:
Auction Format:
- Marquee Players: Two sets of marquee players have been identified:
- Set 1: Jos Buttler, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Mitchell Starc
- Set 2: Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj
- Accelerated Process: After 116 players are auctioned, an accelerated process will begin for the remaining players. Franchises will be required to nominate a set number of players from this group by 10 PM on November 24th.
- Additional Players: 39 additional players have been added to the auction list at the request of the franchises, including Unmukt Chand, Lalit Yadav, and Odean Smith.
Key Takeaways:
- Smaller Auction Pool: The auction pool has been significantly reduced from 1574 to 574 players.
- Focus on Key Players: The auction is expected to be focused on acquiring top-quality players, both Indian and overseas.
- No Jofra Archer: The England pacer will not be available for the 2025 IPL season.
- Timing Considerations: The auction timings have been adjusted to avoid clashing with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
As the auction date approaches, fans and analysts alike will be eagerly watching to see how the franchises strategize and build their teams for the upcoming IPL season.
