Long awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction It will be held on 24 and 25 November 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is the second year in a row that the auction has been held outside India, a milestone that underscores the global appeal of the IPL. A total of 577 players are set to go under the hammer, fighting for the 204 available slots across ten franchises.
IPL 2025 mega auction: Global spectacle in Jeddah
its annual auction promises intense competition as it features a rich mix of both local and international talent. Among the 368 Indian and 209 foreign cricketers in the pool, there are 243 head coaches, including 194 overseas professionals, while the remaining 331 are undrafted talents, three of which are from Associate Nations.
The stakes are higher than ever as teams are allowed to retain a maximum of six players before the auction. This policy has created ample room for interesting changes in the composition of the team. Franchise likes Kings of Punjab (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)Those with a large number of vacancies will be eager to fill their staffs strategically. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals enter the auction with minimal slots to fill, giving them the advantage of targeting specific marquee players. The event will also feature the much-discussed Right-to-Match (RTM) cards, which allow franchises to buy back key players, adding to the intrigue.
An auction pool full of stars
The player pool for IPL 2025 boasts some of the biggest names in modern cricket, guaranteeing fierce bidding wars. as marquee players Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc and Shreyas Iyer is expected to be at the center of intense competition. including players like Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, David Miller and Yuzvendra Chahal also highlights a mix of proven performers and game-changing professionals in the mix. Teams will likely do everything they can to ensure the safety of these players, especially with the strategic use of RTM cards adding an extra layer of tactical gameplay during the bidding process.
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Auction coverage in six different languages
Cricket fans can watch the action live on JioCinema, which will telecast in six languages: Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bangla. This multilingual coverage ensures that fans from different language backgrounds can engage with the event in real time. The broadcast will not only include live commentary, but also pre-show insights, providing a comprehensive viewing experience. The auction will begin in Jeddah and extensive preparations are already underway to make it a spectacular spectacle.
The commentary panel of the IPL 2025 Auction is filled with renowned figures from the world of cricket who offer a blend of expertise, technical insight and entertainment. Former England captain John Morgan He leads the English panel, bringing his deep understanding of the game from his IPL stints with franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
It will introduce the brave as Hindi commentary Suresh Raina, Aakash Chopra and Muhammad KaifProviding compelling analysis for the Indian audience. Regional language panels include names such as experienced players and analysts Robin Uthappa, Hanuma Vihari, Manoj Tiwari and Sadagoppan Ramesh they contribute to their experience. These commentators will bring the auction to life, providing detailed analysis of team strategies, player potential and key auction dynamics.
| Q. No | Experts | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Uthappa | English language |
| 2 | John Morgan | English language |
| 3 | Mike Hesson | English language |
| 4 | Abhinav Mukund | English language |
| 5 | Suresh Raina | Indian |
| 6 | Akash Chopra | Indian |
| 7 | Muhammad Kaif | Indian |
| 8 | Sanjay Bangar | Indian |
| 9 | R Sridhar | Tamil |
| 10 | Anirudha Srikanth | Tamil |
| 11 | Sadagoppan Ramesh | Tamil |
| 12 | Akshath Reddy | telugu language |
| 13 | Ashish Reddy | telugu language |
| 14 | Hanuman Vihari | telugu language |
| 15 | Venkatesh Prasad | Kannada |
| 16 | S Murthy | Kannada |
| 17 | Bharat Chipli | Kannada |
| 18 | Shreevats Goswami | Bangla |
| 19 | Manoj Tiwary | Bangla |
| 20 | Saradindu Mukherjee | Bangla |
| 21 | Manvinder Bisla | Bangla |
