The big news in the world of cricket is that Indian wicket-keepers Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have been released by their respective teams ahead of the 2025 IPL auction. Along with them, a list of other big names such as Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, and Mohammed Siraj have also been released. Chennai Super Kings are reportedly interested in signing Pant, while Royal Challengers Bangalore might bring back local boy Rahul. It will be interesting to see which team lands these star players at the mega auction.
IPL 2025: Key Players Released Ahead of Mega Auction
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to witness a major shake-up as several star players have been released by their respective franchises ahead of the upcoming 2025 mega auction. The teams have been given until November 30 to finalize their retentions and releases, and a number of big names have already been put on the market.
Notable Released Players
Among the biggest names released are Indian wicket-keepers Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. Pant, who has established himself as one of the most promising young batsmen in the world, was released by the Delhi Capitals. Rahul, on the other hand, has been a key member of the Punjab Kings but has also been released.
Other notable players who have been released include:
Potential Destinations
According to reports, Chennai Super Kings are reportedly interested in signing Pant, while Royal Challengers Bangalore may bring back local boy Rahul. Other teams that are likely to be in the hunt for these star players include Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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