Sun Feb 09 13:09:30 UTC 2025: ## Root’s Strong Showing Hints at Future, But IPL 2025 is Out

**NEW DELHI** – England’s Joe Root’s impressive half-century in the second ODI against India has sparked speculation about his future in international cricket and the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). While his form bodes well for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, his participation in IPL 2025 has been ruled out.

Root, who previously played for the Rajasthan Royals, did not register for the IPL 2025 mega auction. This decision, mirrored by England Test captain Ben Stokes, is in line with BCCI’s new regulations aimed at preventing players from strategically skipping mega auctions to benefit from potentially higher bids in subsequent mini-auctions. The new rules stipulate that players who miss a mega auction are ineligible for the following year’s mini-auction. Therefore, Root won’t be eligible to return to the IPL until the 2027 auction. His strong showing against India, however, suggests a promising year ahead for the batsman. The article also notes that South Africa has made changes to its team for the Champions Trophy 2025.

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