Tue Nov 26 00:57:38 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Auction Day 2: Jacks and David Headline High-Spending Spree

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** The second day of the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah saw a flurry of high-profile signings, with Will Jacks and Tim David commanding significant attention. Mumbai Indians secured the services of England power-hitter Will Jacks for a hefty Rs 5.25 crore, beating out the Punjab Kings for the 26-year-old who previously played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Surprisingly, RCB did not use their Right to Match card.

In a twist, Tim David, formerly of MI, was picked up by RCB for Rs 3 crore. Other notable acquisitions included Deepak Hooda joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 1.7 crore, Shahbaz Ahmed moving to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Rs 2.4 crore, and Azmatullah Omarzai signing with Punjab Kings for Rs 2.4 crore. RCB also added West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd at his base price, while Gujarat Titans secured R. Sai Kishore using their Right to Match.

However, not all high-profile players found new homes, with two-time IPL champion Moeen Ali going unsold. The auction’s excitement underscored the competitive bidding and significant investment in talent for the upcoming IPL season.

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