Unbelievable Tension: Irfan Pathan Predicts New Record-Breaking IPL 2025 Auction Star, Challenging Mitchell Starc’s Reign | Cricket News
In a landmark moment at the IPL 2024 auction, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was snapped up by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for an enormous INR 24.75 crore, setting a new record as the most expensive player in IPL history. However, this record might not stand for long, according to former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Pathan speculated on X (formerly known as Twitter) that this record could soon be surpassed by Rishabh Pant, who has made a triumphant return to cricket after a car accident.
Pant’s return has been marked by impressive form, despite India’s Test series loss against New Zealand. His aggressive batting style and leadership potential have made him a hot prospect for the IPL 2025 mega auction. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali even suggested that Pant could be worth as much as ₹50 crore.
The upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction is slated for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated event will feature 574 players, with 366 Indians and 208 overseas cricketers, including 318 uncapped Indian players and 12 from overseas, competing for 204 available slots, of which 70 are allocated for overseas players.
A significant change in the auction process this year is the division of marquee players into two distinct sets, a first since 2018. This new structure aims to offer a strategic advantage to franchises during their squad rebuilding efforts. The auction will be conducted by Mallika Sagar, known for her previous role in managing the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction.
As teams prepare for the mega auction, anticipation builds around who might top the unprecedented fee garnered by Starc, with Rishabh Pant emerging as a strong contender to create a new record in IPL history.
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