IPL 2025 mega auction kicks off in Jeddah with 1,574 players vying for top bids

economictimes.indiatimes.com — November 24, 2024 at 06:01 AM UTC

The IPL 2025 mega auction starts today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, featuring 1,574 players. Teams will build their squads for the next three years, with 204 slots available across ten franchises. Key players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are expected to attract high bids. Franchises have announced their retained players and remaining budgets, with a total of Rs 641 crore available for bidding. Notable retained players include Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli. A total of 574 players were released, increasing competition for top talent. The auction will be broadcast live at 3:30 PM today on Star Sports and JioCinema. Fans can follow updates on various platforms, including Economic Times.

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