After being out of the national team for over two years, Bhuvneshwar Kumar attracts major bids at the IPL mega-auction, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru paying Rs 10.75 crore for the experienced fast bowler. Other lesser-known Indian pacers, such as Deepak Chahar and Mukesh Kumar, also secure good deals as teams struggle to fill their quota of local fast bowlers. However, big names like Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips go unsold.
Indian pacer Deepak Chahar made headlines as he was signed by Mumbai Indians for a whopping Rs 9.25 Crore at the IPL Auction 2025 in Jeddah. Despite his desire to continue with Chennai Super Kings, the 32-year-old is excited to play for the five-time title winners. He also opened up about his recent injury troubles, training with a football club in the UK, and his goal to make a comeback for team India.
As five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians entered IPL 2025 mega auction with a purse of Rs 45 crore, they made some major signings including Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult, who will lead their pace attack. With top players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya retained, MI also added valuable players like Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks to their squad, making their team a formidable one for the upcoming season.
Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was sold for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His valuation skyrocketed from his base price of Rs 2 crore as RCB and Mumbai Indians fought for his acquisition. Bhuvneshwar rejoined RCB, his first IPL franchise, after stints with Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad where he became the team's all-time leading wicket-taker. Other notable transfers included Deepak Chahar to Mumbai Indians, Akash Deep to Lucknow Super Giants, Tushar Deshpande to Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals exercising their Right to Match option for Mukesh Kumar.
Deepak Chahar, an upcoming swing bowler from Rajasthan, has often been plagued with injuries throughout his career. Despite this, his performance in white ball cricket has been impressive, earning him a spot in India's national team. With a release from Chennai Super Kings due to limited playing time, Chahar has now caught the attention of Mumbai Indians who have spent a whopping INR 9.25 crore to secure him for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, making him their most expensive purchase at the auction.
On Day 2 of the IPL mega auction, RCB and MI made waves by securing some major players. MI snagged Indian bowler Deepak Chahar for Rs 9.25 crore and rising spinner Allah Ghazanfar for Rs 4.8 crore, while RCB made a big splash by signing Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a hefty amount. Stay tuned for live updates and a full list of players signed.
The 2025 Indian Premier League mega auction saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) stocking up on strong bowling options, as they brought in a total of five new bowlers on day 1. Senior pacers Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel were bought for Rs 10 crore and Rs 8 crore respectively, while spinners Adam Zampa and Rahul Chahar were brought in for Rs 2.40 crore and Rs 3.20 crore. The franchise's costliest purchase on Sunday was young wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan, signed for Rs 11.25 crore. With a strong bowling and lower-order batting lineup, SRH looks to be a formidable team in the upcoming season.
Priyanka and Ankit, who gained popularity as an on-screen couple in Udaariyaan and Bigg Boss 16, have now featured in a music video together. Titled "Kuch Itna Haseen," the video is a treat for all PriyAnkit fans as the duo's adorable chemistry is the highlight of the song. This dream-come-true collaboration has fans swooning over this real-life pair, making them all wish for them to be in a relationship.
In an impressive all-round performance, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in their IPL match at the Chepauk. Rilee Rossouw, who played a crucial role in the victory, credited the team's bowlers for their disciplined effort in restricting CSK to 162/7. Rossouw also commended the spin twins - Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar - for their match-winning spells and expressed his disappointment at missing out on a full toss.
With both teams vying for a spot in the playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will lock horns at Dharamsala in the Indian Premier League. After three consecutive wins, RCB will go in with renewed confidence, while PBKS will be hoping to bounce back after their loss to CSK. The pitch at Dharamsala is known for its friendly conditions for batting and small boundaries, making it a batting paradise. One key personal battle to watch out for is between RCB's Faf du Plessis and PBKS' Arshdeep Singh, who has taken 11 wickets so far in the tournament. Another intriguing clash will be between RCB captain Virat Kohli and PBKS' Rahul Chahar, who will be looking to get the better of each other for the first time in their professional careers.