Rishabh Pant sets record bid at IPL 2025 auction as major players go unsold

In the IPL 2025 auction, Rishabh Pant set a record with a ₹27 crore bid, followed closely by Shreyas Iyer at ₹26.75 crore. Notably, established players like Kane Williamson and Shardul Thakur went unsold. The auction highlighted the intense competition in the IPL, with several high-profile players, including Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal, not receiving any bids. This outcome surprised many fans and analysts. The unsold players list reflects the unpredictable nature of the auction, leaving fans curious about how these developments will affect team strategies in the upcoming season.