Shreyas Iyer becomes most expensive player in IPL history with Rs 26.75 crore sale to Punjab Kings

sportstar.thehindu.com — November 24, 2024 at 11:01 AM UTC

Shreyas Iyer was sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. He surpassed the previous record held by Mitchell Starc. Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title last season, was released by the team before the auction. He has performed well in domestic cricket, scoring multiple centuries this season. In IPL 2024, Iyer scored 351 runs in 14 matches, showcasing a strong strike rate. He is the first Indian captain to lead two different teams to IPL finals.

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