Overview
- 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.