Despite DC’s good performance in the auction, one move that drew attention was their attempt to bring back Shreyas Iyer. Delhi bid for Iyer till INR 26.5 crore and then tapped out, allowing PBKS to take Iyer for 26.75 crore. Parth Jindal, co-owner of the team, has recently shared his thoughts on the bidding war for Iyer.

The IPL auction 2025, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th and 25th was a spectacle of record-breaking bids and bold gambles. This years auction saw franchises spend aggressively, with a few deals labelled as potential overpays by fans and analysts alike.

Known for his explosive batting, Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. After parting ways with Delhi Capitals, Pant was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore. Speculation is rife that the left-hander might take over as LSG's captain.