IPL 2025 Auction Highlights News

The Indian Premier League has witnessed record-breaking contracts over the years, with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni leading the earnings chart. Kohli, the longest-serving RCB player, has amassed the highest IPL salary overall. Rohit, Mumbai Indians’ most successful captain, and Dhoni, the iconic CSK leader, have also secured massive paychecks throughout their careers. Check out their total earnings in IPL history in pictures!

Yuzvendra Chahal’s hilarious banter mocking Mohammad Rizwan’s “Yes, it is a two” phrase during PBKS IPL 2025 training went viral, while he eyes redemption with a strong season.

The countdown to IPL 2025 has begun, and cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the action-packed tournament. With the official schedule set to be announced soon, new rules, venue updates, and mega auction surprises have already sparked excitement. From player transfers to fresh team dynamics, this season promises to be full of thrilling moments. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest developments surrounding IPL 2025.

Hemang Badani, in a candid conversation on Subramaniam Badrinath’s podcast Cric It with Badri, revealed that Pant’s decision to leave Delhi Capitals was largely driven by financial aspirations.

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction promises to be one of the most exciting events in cricket, with record-breaking bids and fierce competition expected as franchises vie for the league’s top talent. Fans are eagerly watching to see who will emerge as the highest-paid cricketer and the most expensive player in IPL history. With new team strategies, player retention twists, and rising salary caps, this year's auction could set unprecedented benchmarks, making it a thrilling affair for players, teams, and spectators alike.  

Joining the ₹2 crore club are Indian spin maestros Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin, both of whom were released by their franchises.

In a stunning twist, England’s James Anderson has registered for the IPL auction for the first time, setting his base price at INR 1.25 crore.

The decision to hold the IPL 2025 mega auction in Riyadh is seen as a strategic maneuver by the BCCI to expand the league’s already vast global reach.

As the countdown to the IPL 2025 mega auction begins, teams are gearing up to finalize their retention lists amid new regulations from the BCCI. Each franchise can retain a maximum of six players, leading to strategic decisions that could shape their fortunes in the upcoming season. With a mix of seasoned stars and promising newcomers, the choices made now will play a pivotal role in determining which teams will dominate the tournament. Here’s a look at the likely player retention for all ten IPL franchises, highlighting key candidates poised to stay in the mix.

The reintroduction of this rule, originally implemented in 2008 and scrapped in 2021, has reignited hopes among CSK fans for their beloved "Thala" to continue his IPL journey.

The RTM card is a unique feature of the IPL auction process, specifically utilized during mega auctions.

A consensus appears to be forming around the need to boost the team purse for IPL 2025. Currently set at Rs 100 crore, there’s a growing call among franchise owners to raise this amount by 20 to 25 percent.