Tue Nov 26 13:27:21 UTC 2024: ## Sarfaraz Khan Unsold in IPL 2025 Mega Auction; Brother Musheer Khan Finds a Team
**Mumbai, India** – In a surprising turn of events at the recent IPL 2025 mega auction, Team India’s young batsman Sarfaraz Khan went unsold, leaving fans and experts alike bewildered. This is despite his recent impressive performance of scoring 150 runs in the second innings of a Test match against New Zealand. His brother, Musheer Khan, however, was picked up by Punjab Kings.
Sarfaraz, who entered the auction with a base price of ₹75 lakhs, failed to attract any bids from the franchises. This contrasts sharply with his younger brother, Musheer, who was bought by Punjab Kings at a base price of ₹30 lakhs. The 19-year-old Musheer has already made a name for himself, scoring a century in the Under-19 World Cup and accumulating 716 runs in 9 first-class matches.
While speculation surrounds the reasons for Sarfaraz’s exclusion, some suggest his batting style may not be well-suited to the T20 format. Despite a successful first-class career and his recent strong showing in international cricket, his IPL record of 585 runs in 50 matches with an average of 22.50 and only one half-century may have contributed to franchises’ hesitation. He previously played for RCB, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals but failed to secure a regular spot.
The contrasting fortunes of the two brothers highlight the unpredictable nature of the IPL auction and underscore the intense competition for places in the league. The absence of Sarfaraz from the IPL 2025 will undoubtedly be a topic of much discussion among cricket fans and analysts in the coming weeks.
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