The IPL 2025 Auction was headlined by intense bidding wars for top players as MI secured the services of England's Will Jacks for Rs 5.25 crore while RCB acquired Tim David for Rs 3 crore. Other notable buys include Baroda's Deepak Hooda to CSK and Bengal's Shahbaz Ahmed to LSG. The absence of bids for Moeen Ali, however, has raised eyebrows. In case you missed it, catch all the latest business news and updates on Zee Business.
Will Jacks Shines in IPL 2025 Auction, Securing Big Payday with Mumbai Indians
Background
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league established in 2008. It is the most-watched cricket league in the world and has become a highly lucrative competition. The IPL auction is held annually to allow teams to bid for players who are not already on their roster.
Will Jacks' Record-Breaking Bid
In the recently concluded IPL 2025 Auction, England all-rounder Will Jacks emerged as one of the most sought-after players. The 24-year-old has been in impressive form for both England and Surrey in recent times.
Mumbai Indians (MI) made the top bid for Jacks, securing his services for a whopping Rs 5.25 crore (approximately $670,000). This makes Jacks the most expensive overseas player in the IPL 2025 auction.
Other Notable Buys
Besides Jacks, other notable buys in the auction included:
Absence of Bids for Moeen Ali
One surprise of the auction was the absence of bids for England all-rounder Moeen Ali. Ali, who has been a key player for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the past, went unsold in the auction.
FAQs
1. Who is Will Jacks? Will Jacks is a 24-year-old English all-rounder who has represented England in both Tests and ODIs. He is known for his hard-hitting batting and effective medium-pace bowling.
2. Why did Will Jacks command such a high price? Jacks has been in excellent form lately, performing well for both England and Surrey. He is considered a rising star in world cricket, and teams were keen to secure his services.
3. Which team made the highest bid for a player in the IPL 2025 Auction? Mumbai Indians made the highest bid for Will Jacks, securing his services for Rs 5.25 crore.
4. What other notable buys were made in the auction? Other notable buys included Tim David (RCB), Deepak Hooda (CSK), and Shahbaz Ahmed (LSG).
5. Why was Moeen Ali unsold in the auction? The exact reason for Moeen Ali's lack of bids in the auction is unknown. However, it may be due to his advanced age (35) and his performance not being at its previous level.
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