The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the final player lineup for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Originally containing 1,574 players, the list has been trimmed down to a final count of 574 players.
Breakdown of Players
Among the 574 players up for bid, 366 are Indian, while the remaining 208 are international, including three from Associate ons. This group includes 318 uncapped Indian players, 12 uncapped overseas players, 48 capped Indian players, and 193 capped overseas players.
Open Slots for IPL Franchises
After the ten franchises revealed their retained players last month, a total of 204 slots are available in this auction, with 70 reserved for overseas players. Players have listed themselves in eight price categories, ranging from a maximum of 2 crore to a minimum of₹30 lakh.
₹1 Crore Base Price Players
A total of 23 players have set a base price of ₹1 crore. Among Indian players, notable names include Jitesh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Mayank Agarwal, Akash Deep, and Shahbaz Ahmed. Some were released by their teams due to limited performance, such as Agarwal, formerly with Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Deep from Royal Challengers Bangalore.
For overseas players, Alex Carey, Ryan Rickelton, Gulbadin Naib, Lungi Ngidi, Shakib Al Hasan, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are among those aiming for a high-value starting price.
Auction Start and Viewing Options
The auction begins at 12:30 PM local time in Jeddah (3:00 PM IST) on November 24. Fans in India can catch the live telecast on Star Sports and stream the event online via the JioCinema app or website.
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