Aakash Chopra’s insights on the upcoming IPL auction highlight the potential bidding wars for star players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. With their franchises opting not to retain them, both players are expected to command hefty sums—possibly reaching up to ₹30 crore.
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Pant and Rahul would take part in the upcoming mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after not being retained by their respective franchises Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giant (LSG).
“Rishabh Pant is going to get a lot of money. The amount could go to Rs 25 crore or even 30. The same is true for KL Rahul. Again a wicketkeeper-batter and scores 500-600 runs every year. Some people will cry over his strike rate. I saw a meme somewhere that he is more than 30 years old, married, and everyone is saying he is finished, so CSK might take him as such players go there,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.
The auction setup is designed to give franchises flexibility, allowing them to retain up to six players with specific monetary deductions for each retained player. The increase in the total salary cap to ₹146 crore for 2025, along with the introduction of match fees, further amplifies the financial dynamics of the auction.
This year’s auction promises to be competitive, especially with franchises keen on acquiring top-tier talent to strengthen their squads. With the deadline for player retention looming, fans and teams alike are eagerly anticipating the list of retained players and the subsequent auction strategies.
