His price tag reflects not just his current form but the potential he holds for the future, making him one of the most valuable assets in the IPL 2025 auction. Shreyas Iyer, moving to Punjab Kings for ₹26.

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

Let's take a look at five 'underpaid' players, who fetched a much lesser fee than expected at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

IPL 2025 auction highlights where Kolkata Knight Riders' out-earned cricket legend MS Dhoni, showcasing a new era of cricketing economics.

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.