IPL 2025 Auction Heats Up as Rishabh Pant Becomes a Hot Commodity

Despite challenges, CSK and other franchises are eyeing Pant after his release from Delhi Capitals, sparking intense interest ahead of the auction.

Rishabh Pant, recently released by Delhi Capitals, is expected to attract significant bids at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah.
Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed interest in Pant but acknowledged financial constraints due to retaining key players.
AB de Villiers speculates that Royal Challengers Bangalore may not pursue Pant due to his high expected price, suggesting Punjab Kings as a likely contender.
CSK has retained core players like MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ravindra Jadeja, limiting their auction budget.
The auction will see 1,574 players available, with 204 slots to be filled by the franchises.