Mon Nov 25 12:35:59 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Auction Day 2: Bhuvneshwar Kumar Headlines Record-Breaking Day
**Bengaluru, India** – Day 2 of the IPL 2025 mega auction saw a flurry of high-value deals, with Indian pacers dominating the proceedings. Veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the headline act, fetching a substantial Rs 10.75 crore from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Following the record-breaking Day 1 acquisitions of Rishabh Pant (LSG), Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), and Venkatesh Iyer (KKR), the second day shifted focus to fast bowlers. Kumar’s impressive price tag highlights the intense competition for top-quality pace attack in the league.
Among international players, South African Marco Jansen proved a hot commodity, earning a Rs 7 crore contract with the Punjab Kings.
Other notable sales included:
* **Arshdeep Singh:** Retained by Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore.
* **Kagiso Rabada:** Acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore.
* **Mohammed Shami:** Secured by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 10 crore.
* **Mohammed Siraj:** Joining Gujarat Titans for Rs 12.25 crore.
* **Jofra Archer:** Picked up by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 12.5 crore.
* **Trent Boult:** Heading to Mumbai Indians for Rs 12.5 crore.
* **Josh Hazlewood:** Acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 12.5 crore.
Several prominent players remained unsold, including David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, and Ajinkya Rahane, underscoring the strategic choices made by franchises. The complete list of sold and unsold players is available on [link to NDTV sports article]. The auction concluded with several teams bolstering their squads with a range of high-profile and promising players, setting the stage for an exciting IPL 2025 season.
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