Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Nov 25 (UNI) As the dust settled on the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction here on Monday, one thing was clear: this was a spectacle of contrasts.
On the one side, veterans like Bhuvneshwar Kumar made a strong statement, proving that age and past form are no barriers to the IPL’s ever-evolving landscape. On the other, a 13-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, made history, reminding the world that talent can strike at any age.
The two-day auction saw a total of Rs 639.15 crore spent, with 182 players securing contracts. But for the 395 players left without bids, the reality was harsher – their IPL dreams were postponed, if not shattered, as franchises bid strategically to balance their squads with stars, experience, and raw potential.