Mon Nov 25 17:27:03 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Rajasthan Royals Snag 13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.1 Crore; Other Notable Buys and Misses

**Hyderabad, India** – The IPL 2025 mega auction saw a flurry of exciting acquisitions and surprising omissions. Among the most notable purchases was 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, secured by the Rajasthan Royals for a staggering ₹1.1 crore. This unprecedented move has sparked considerable debate within the cricketing world.

Other significant buys included England’s Jacob Bethell, picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹2.6 crore, and Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad, who fetched ₹10 crore from Chennai Super Kings. Punjab Kings acquired Nehal Wadhera for ₹4.2 crore, while Sunrisers Hyderabad added Atharva Taide for ₹30 lakh.

However, several high-profile players remained unsold, including Australian star David Warner and the legendary James Anderson of England. This unexpected outcome has left many fans disappointed.

The auction also saw its share of controversy. A video surfaced online allegedly showing a half-smoked cigarette in a biryani dish from the Bawarchi Biryani restaurant in RTC X Roads, Hyderabad, shocking the customer who discovered it after finishing their meal. Separately, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole denied reports of his resignation as PCC chief.

The auction’s surprises, coupled with off-field incidents and ongoing political news, kept the cricketing world buzzing throughout the day. The full impact of these events on the upcoming IPL season remains to be seen.

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