IPL 2025 mega auction sees veterans unsold while Padikkal and Rahane make comebacks

In the IPL 2025 mega auction, several veteran players, including David Warner, Shardul Thakur, and Piyush Chawla, went unsold. Notably, Devdutt Padikkal returned to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after initially being unsold. New signings included Ajinkya Rahane, who rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders, and Glenn Phillips, picked by Gujarat Titans. Other players like Lunith Sisodia and Swastik Chikkara also secured contracts. Despite interest, some players, including Arjun Tendulkar and Gus Atkinson, remained without bids. Teams like CSK and KKR made significant acquisitions, while others faced challenges in securing players.