Punjab Kings retain Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore using new RTM rule at IPL 2025 auction

Punjab Kings successfully retained pacer Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction by using their Right to Match (RTM) card. This marked a strategic move as they faced intense bidding from other teams. The RTM card, reintroduced for this season, allows teams to match the highest bid while also enabling the bidding team to raise their offer. This led to a competitive bidding war for Arshdeep, starting from a base price of Rs 2 crore. After Sunrisers Hyderabad made a bid of Rs 15.75 crore, Punjab Kings used their RTM card to match the final offer of Rs 18 crore. This decision highlighted their commitment to retaining key players from their squad.