NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah marked a transformative phase for the league as all ten teams renewed their squads. With only six player tie-ins allowed, the franchises spent a whopping Rs 639.15 million to rope in 182 players, including 62 overseas stars, during the two-day event.
This rework led to the end of several iconic long-term associations with players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rishabh pantsand Jos Buttler change teams.
Notable moves included Pant's record-breaking Rs 27 million transfer to Lucknow Super Giants and Bhuvneshwar's return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The auction changed the team dynamic and set the stage for an exciting 2025 season.
Here is the list of top players who parted ways with their teams after a long period of time:
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (11 years at SRH)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sunrisers Hyderabad's all-time leading wicket-taker, ended his 11-year stint with the franchise. The pacer, who joined SRH in 2014, was acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 10.75 crore, marking his return to the team where his IPL journey began in 2009.
Rishabh Pant (9 years at DC)
Former Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, joining Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore. After nine years at DC, Pant is expected to take up a leadership role at LSG, replacing KL Rahul, who moved to DC for Rs 14 crore.
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Ishan Kishan (7 years at MI)
Mumbai Indians parted ways with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan after seven years. Kishan, with 2644 IPL runs, was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.25 crore.
Mohammed Siraj (7 years at RCB)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Mohammed Siraj, an important part of their bowling attack, moved to Gujarat Titans for 12.25 crore. Siraj leaves RCB with 93 wickets in as many games.
Jos Buttler (7 years at RR)
England star Jos Buttler, a cornerstone of Rajasthan Royals' batting line-up, will now represent Gujarat Titans after being bought for Rs 15.75 crore. Buttler leaves RR after scoring 3582 IPL runs, including seven centuries.
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Deepak Chahar (7 years at CSK)
Deepak Chahar's seven-year tenure with the Chennai Super Kings ended with his move to Mumbai Indians for Rs 9.25 crore.
Nitish Rana (7 years at KKR)
All-rounder Nitish Rana, who recently made his Test debut, left Kolkata Knight Riders after seven seasons to join Rajasthan Royals for Rs 4.2 crore.
Mitchell Santner (7 years at CSK)
New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner moved to Mumbai Indians at his base price of Rs 2 crore despite limited opportunities with Chennai Super Kings.
