Sat Nov 23 21:42:33 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction Set for Jeddah
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction will take place in Jeddah on November 24th and 25th. A total of 577 players from various countries, including India, will be up for grabs. Prior to the auction, the ten IPL franchises retained 46 players, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals utilizing their full quota of six retentions.
The auction will feature 12 marquee players, divided into two sets, who will be auctioned first, followed by other capped and uncapped players. The second day will utilize an accelerated auction format, beginning with player number 117 on the list. The auction will see a diverse range of players, from veteran England fast bowler James Anderson (42) to 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. High-profile players such as Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc, and KL Rahul are also among those participating. The full list of players, their categories, and base prices are available [link to list, if available].
Note: The final paragraph of the original text regarding Prime Minister Modi’s comments on the Maharashtra elections is unrelated to the IPL auction and has been excluded from this news article.
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