IPL 2025 mega auction features oldest and youngest players in Jeddah

The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. This year features notable firsts, including the oldest and youngest players in the auction. James Anderson, at 42 years old, is the oldest player, while 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest. Anderson aims for his first franchise contract, having never participated in a league before. Suryavanshi gained attention for his performances in youth cricket, including a historic Ranji Trophy debut at age 13. The auction will include other notable players, such as Faf Du Plessis and Mohammad Nabi, both aged 40.