Delve into the strategic missteps by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 mega auction, focusing on the release of Ishan Kishan.

Despite being the highest run-scorer thrice and winning it once as skipper, Warner found no takers for IPL 2025. Williamson is known to produce some lethal knocks at the top of the order in the IPL, but seems to have lost favour with different teams.

The IPL 2025 mega auction unfolded in Jeddah over two days on November 24 and 25, with teams picking from a shortlist of 577 players. Lucknow Super Giants made history, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking bid of Rs 27 crore.

Explore the strategic missteps by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025 mega auction, focusing on the exorbitant spending.

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

In the IPL 2025 mega auction, several veteran stars remained unsold, while others were picked for their base prices. Key highlights include Devdutt Padikkal's return to RCB and KKR's acquisition of Ajinkya Rahane.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board director emphasized that the board cannot force IPL teams to select their players and that they must earn their place through merit.

The IPL 2025 Auctions saw that some of the former captains not make their way back to the previous franchises. KKR did bid for Shreyas Iyer but backed out and allowed him to join PBKS in the end.

Rajasthan spent Rs 5.25 crore on Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga. Maheesh Theekshana was roped in as another spin-bowling option. RR forked out Rs 4.20 crore to take Nitish Rana on board. Fazalhaq Farooqi was acquired at his base price of Rs 2 crore.