Sat Nov 23 21:42:32 UTC 2024: **IPL 2025 Auction: Last-Minute Additions Shake Up Player Pool**
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The IPL 2025 mega auction, set to begin Sunday in Jeddah, has seen three late additions to the player list, adding a layer of excitement to the already anticipated event. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the inclusion of England’s Jofra Archer, USA’s Saurabh Netravalkar, and India’s Hardik Tamore, bringing the total number of players to 577.
Archer, initially opting out due to a reported denial of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), reversed his decision after receiving the necessary clearance. The fast bowler, previously acquired by Mumbai Indians for ₹8 crore in 2022, will be available at a base price of ₹2 crore.
Netravalkar, a left-arm pacer who impressed at the T20 World Cup 2024 for the USA, joins the auction as the fourth Associate player, with a base price of ₹30 lakh. Meanwhile, uncapped Indian wicket-keeper batsman Hardik Tamore also enters the auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh.
The late additions are expected to significantly impact the auction dynamics, with teams now having to re-evaluate their strategies. The auction promises to be a thrilling event, featuring a star-studded lineup of international and domestic players.
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