With the addition of three more players in the roster for the IPL 2025 auction, now a total of 577 players will go under the hammer.
The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) auction is just a couple of days away and the anticipation surrounding it has already peaked. Previously, a list of 574 players was released who were set to go under the hammer on November 24-25 at Jeddah.
However, in a recent development, three more players have been included in the roster, taking the total tally to 577 players. The new additions are – England pacer Jofra Archer, USA’s Saurabh Netravalkar and Mumbai wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore.
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Out of the total 577, 367 are Indian players while the rest 210 are overseas. The 10 teams have a maximum of 204 slots to fill in all – of which 70 are for overseas players.
In this article, let’s take a look at the three new players and what will they bring to the table.
The England speedster was named MVP in the last full IPL season he played, claiming 20 wickets for Rajasthan Royals in the 2020 edition held in the UAE. While he skipped the previous 2024 season owing to injury and workload management, his entry into the auction will now definitely make him a hot commodity.
Overall, Archer has taken 46 wickets in 35 IPL appearances, bowling at an impressive economy of 7.13. Notably, the auction will kickstart with two marquee sets whereas Archer will be in set 6, which is for fast bowlers.
Netravalkar gained attention earlier this year during an impressive campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024 for the USA. He later excelled in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 15 dismissals.
For the unversed, Netravalkar also had a brief period in India’s domestic cricket. He made his mark by representing India Under 19s, becoming the highest wicket-taker in their 2010 Under 19 World Cup campaign. Players like Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, and Sandeep Sharma, who were also part of the 2010 Under 19 World Cup squad, went on to represent India at a higher level.
A left-arm bowler known for his precise action and the ability to swing the ball both ways, Netravalkar’s key strengths lie in his consistent line and length – a talent franchises will be on the lookout for at the event in Jeddah.
27-year-old Hardik Tamore, who represents Mumbai in domestic competitions, rounds up the final addition to the auction list. He has participated in 10 T20 matches, accumulating 65 runs with a strike rate of 101.56.
Tamore has established himself as a dependable player in domestic cricket, recognised for his strong batting skills and consistent wicketkeeping. His inclusion offers IPL teams an additional backup wicketkeeper, an essential position in the fast-paced nature of the tournament.
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