IPL auction set for November with England stars including Anderson and potential return of Archer
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is set for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. England's all-time leading wicket-taker, James Anderson, is on the shortlist, along with 36 other England-qualified players, including Jos Buttler and Harry Brook. Jofra Archer, initially not included, is now expected to join the auction. He missed the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to injury. The auction will feature 574 players, down from 1,574, with 10 teams bidding for players. The IPL tournament will begin on March 14, 2025, and run until May 25. The Kolkata Knight Riders are the defending champions, having won the 2024 final against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.