The latest auction brings significant changes, while some big names remain unsold. What’s next for the IPL’s financial evolution? The thrilling mega auction for the 18th edition of The Indian Premier League (IPL) just concluded with few players being ...

The Indian Premier League opens its "mega-auction" later Sunday in Saudi Arabia with teams primed to splash out millions of dollars on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

By Daisy Atino Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had asked all the IPL franchises to confirm their list of retained players by October 31

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal disclosed that differences in operational philosophy led to the franchise not retaining Rishabh Pant after the IPL mega auction. Pant was subsequently sold to Lucknow Super Giants,

The concluded after two days of thrilling bidding battles between the 10 franchises. The event that was held in Jeddah, across November 24 and 25, saw some marvellous moments; from the most expensive buy record being broken twice on the same day to several big names going unsold,

The IPL 2025 season will feature several new opening pairs after the mega auction, except maybe for Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who retain last season's openers. Key changes include Jos Buttler partnering with Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans and Phil Salt with Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore.