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IPL 2025 Mega Auction Set For Jeddah: 1,574 Players Register For Historic Event
By CricShots - Nov 6, 2024 11:55 am
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has officially unveiled details of the eagerly awaited mega auction for its 18th season. In an exciting announcement, the league confirmed that the auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This year, the player pool is impressive, with 1,574 registrations closed as of November 4, 2024. Among these, there are 1,165 Indian players and 409 overseas participants vying for slots in the cash-rich league.

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The player pool breakdown is as follows:

  • Capped Players: 320
  • Uncapped Players: 1,224
  • Players from Associate Nations: 30

Within the 320 capped players, 48 are Indian, while the remaining 272 are overseas. For the uncapped category, Indians with prior IPL experience number 152, along with 3 international players who have also previously featured in the league. Additionally, 104 uncapped international players have registered, alongside 965 uncapped Indian hopefuls.

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The overseas players come from a diverse range of cricketing nations, adding an international flair to the event.

CountryNumber of Players
South Africa91
Australia76
England52
New Zealand39
West Indies33
Sri Lanka29
Afghanistan29
Bangladesh13
USA10
Ireland9
Zimbabwe8
Canada4
Scotland2
UAE1
Italy1

 

BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah corroborated the press release, which also notes that 204 slots will be available, adhering to the maximum limit of 25 players per franchise. This setup promises an exciting reshuffle of talent, with franchises set to bid vigorously for key players to finalize their line-ups.

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With retentions already finalized, several big names have surprisingly been released, hinting at an intriguing auction ahead. All eyes will be on Jeddah as franchises assemble their squads for the upcoming season, making strategic selections that could shape the league’s future.