1,574 players had registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, out of which only 574 players have been shortlisted. There are many top players in the world who have kept their base price at Rs 2 crore, but they can go unsold.
Steve Smith has not played in IPL after 2021 and he remained unsold in the 2022 auction. This time Smith will make a comeback in the auction but the tag of being a good Test batsman can become a big reason for him going unsold in the auction.
Kane Williamson’s average in IPL is more than 35, but his strike rate of just 125 can cost him heavily. Williamson has often been trolled because of his strike rate in T20 matches. This aspect can prove to be their biggest enemy in the auction.
Umesh Yadav’s performance has declined a lot in the last two seasons. In 2024, he took only 8 wickets in 7 matches for Gujarat Titans. Whereas, hardly any team will make an opening bid of Rs 2 crore on Umesh Yadav, who is giving away runs at an economy rate of 10.
England’s James Vince bats firmly at the crease, but he may also have to suffer from a poor strike rate. His strike rate in International T20 matches is less than 129.
England’s Tymal Mills played for RCB in 2017, then after missing 4 years, he played for MI in 2022. There is variation in his bowling, but not controlling the economy rate can cost him a lot in the auction.
Published at : 17 Nov 2024 01:10 PM (IST)
