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.
Despite a strong track record in Test cricket, James Anderson failed to secure a contract in the IPL auction. However, other English players such as Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, and Sam Curran made significant gains, with big name teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings acquiring their services. The auction saw a major shakeup in the 2025 edition of the tournament, with teams finalizing their squads for the upcoming season.
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.
After making his IPL debut with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2024, Will Jacks has emerged as a highly sought-after player in the league. His power-hitting ability and versatile batting skills have earned him a spot in Mumbai Indians (MI) for a whopping price of INR 5.25 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Despite interest from other teams, MI managed to secure him after RCB chose not to use their RTM card. With his impressive performance and impact on the team, Jacks has become the talk of the town and will definitely be a player to watch out for in the upcoming season.
In a recent development, England's Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler have signed two-year central contracts with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The contracts, which were introduced in 2023, cover both red-ball and white-ball players and take into consideration their likelihood of featuring in England teams in the next period. Rising star Jamie Smith has also been awarded a two-year contract, while players like Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Shoaib Bashir and Will Jacks have one-year deals.
England's captain Harry Brook's unbeaten 110 runs helped his team secure a much needed 46-run victory against Australia in the third ODI. Despite early setbacks, Brook's partnership with Will Jacks and a bit of luck with the weather allowed England to end Australia's 14-match winning streak in ODIs. The 25-year-old was named the player of the match for his crucial performance.
After consecutive defeats against Australia, England was in a must-win situation to keep the 5-match series alive. Under the captaincy of Harry Brook, who replaced the injured Jos Buttler, England emerged victorious with a brilliant performance from both the captain and Will Jacks. Despite a strong start by Australia, Brook's unbeaten 110 and support from Jacks helped England secure a 46-run win on the DLS method, showcasing Brook's talent and temperament as a leader.
England's captain Harry Brook led his team to a much-needed victory with a spectacular maiden ODI century on a rainy day in Durham. After falling to early wickets and with a target of 305 runs to chase, Brook's outstanding 110 not out and a 156-run partnership with Will Jacks (84) helped England secure a 46-run win on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method against Australia. With this historic win, Brook has proven himself as a formidable captain and player, providing a much-needed sigh of relief for his team and fans.
As the IPL 2024 season nears its end, a number of English players including Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, and Reece Topley have left their Indian franchises to join the national team in preparations for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan. While Buttler's Rajasthan Royals and Jacks' Bengaluru team will have to make do without them for the remaining league matches, it is an opportunity for other players like Phil Salt to shine in their absence. Moeen Ali of Chennai Super Kings will also miss the playoffs to join the England squad for their crucial match against RCB.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continue their comeback streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a fifth consecutive win against the Delhi Capitals (DC). Defending a par target of 188 in a must-win game, RCB's bowlers dominated to bowl out DC for 140. RCB's playoff chances looked dire after a poor start to the season, but thanks to strong performances from Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks, they have now climbed to the fifth spot in the table with one game to go. Category: Entertainment Title: "RCB Stays in IPL Playoff Race with 5th Consecutive Victory against Delhi Capitals"