2 weeks Ago By Odishatv Bureau
The Indian Premiere League or IPL, as it is most popularly known, is one of the cricket world’s most attractive and cash-rich leagues. Celebrated for its nerve-wracking T20 moments and nail-biting finales, the league also brings along some of the sport’s most beloved and high-billed players. From current stars of Indian cricket, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubhman Gill to top overseas players like Glen Maxwell and Travis Head, the star power in IPL is unmatched.
Notably, another highly-anticipated event before the tournament is the auction. Scheduled for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the upcoming 2025 IPL auction will be a mega-auction with franchises ready for high-stakes bidding that may rain fortunes for the biggest cricketing faces. However, a few top players may see potential setbacks.
Concerns over past and previous performances may bring trouble or loss in value for the following players: 1) Glenn Maxwell: He has officially been released by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In IPL 2024, his injuries remained an issue and he managed a poor 5.78 average across 10 games and even got four ducks.
Maxwell’s recent mental break during IPL 2024 shows that he might need time off, which could lead to further concerns for franchises about his long-term commitment and availability. As he heads into the 2025 auction, he may face lower bids and loss of preference. 2) K.
L. Rahul: Following the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner’s live reprimanding of K.L Rahul and the team’s dismal performance in IPL 2024, he has been released by the franchise.
Moreover, his current form and fitness concerns after undergoing a significant injury recovery make him a riskier option for franchises. In the IPL 2025 auction, franchises may choose aggressive younger talent and may pass on him at higher price points, expecting his value to dip as he is seen more as a mentor than a front-line batsman. 3) Hardik Pandya: In the 2024 IPL season, Hardik Pandya played in 14 matches, scoring a total of 216 runs and taking 11 wickets, despite inconsistency.
Heading into IPL 2025, the Mumbai Indians captain may lose his captaincy to Rohit Sharma, following the latter leading India towards a T20 World Cup Win in 2024. Moreover, his recent back injuries could reduce his appeal as a high-impact all-rounder. Additionally, with emerging young talents like Tilak Varma and Riyan Parag showing all-round potential, Pandya faces strong competition, possibly influencing his auction bid and role in IPL 2025.
4) Mahendra Singh Dhoni: One key aspect affecting MS Dhoni’s IPL 2025 auction valuation is his uncapped player status. As per IPL’s new rules, Chennai Super Kings retained him at just Rs 4 crore, marking his all-time low salary, significantly lower than his Rs 12 crore cheque from 2024. With a reduced role after handing over captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad, the upcoming IPL may be the Indian veteran cricketer’s last before he retires completely.
5) Mitchell Marsh: In IPL 2024, Marsh played as an all-rounder for Delhi Capitals, contributing with both bat and ball, although his batting performance was with a low average and only one half-century. In recent times, his performances in the 2024 series against South Africa and other bilateral series have seen him become inconsistent. With these in mind, Delhi Capitals may release him ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.
Thereafter, his limited impact in T20 leagues outside of the IPL also adds to his possible low auction value..
