IPL 2025 Auction: Stokes Snubbed, Starc, Pant Lead the Charge
The dust has settled on the IPL 2025 Auction, and boy, was it a wild ride! The biggest names in cricket went under the hammer, leaving fans breathless with every bid. While some superstars found new homes, others were left feeling the sting of being snubbed.
The Big Names:
Mitchell Starc and Rishabh Pant were the talk of the town, both commanding astronomical bids. Starc, the Aussie left-arm speedster, finally got the big-money deal he deserved, joining the Mumbai Indians for a whopping ₹16 crore. Pant, the destructive wicketkeeper-batter, returned to the Delhi Capitals for an equally impressive ₹15 crore.
The Snubs:
Ben Stokes, the England all-rounder, was surprisingly overlooked by most teams. Maybe it was his injury concerns, maybe it was his price tag, but whatever the reason, Stokes will be watching from the sidelines this season.
The Surprises:
Suryakumar Yadav, the Mumbai Indians superstar, was surprisingly released by his team. He was snapped up by the Kolkata Knight Riders, adding another big-hitting weapon to their arsenal.
The Future Looks Bright:
The 2025 IPL auction was a rollercoaster ride, full of surprises and heartbreaks. But one thing's for sure: the league is brimming with talent, ready to explode in the upcoming season. Get ready for some epic clashes, incredible performances, and a whole lot of drama!