Shreyas Iyer became the most expensive player ever in an IPL auction during the 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
Shreyas, whose base price was INR 2 crore, was pursued by Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, who pushed his price past INR 24.75 crore-mark, which was the previous record. PBKS ultimately signed him for INR 26.75 crore.
The Indian batter led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in the previous season
Shreyas broke Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc’s record. Starc became the most expensive signing in Indian Premier League history when he was bought for INR 24.75 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders at the last auction in Dubai.
The bid for Starc broke the record set earlier in the auction when Pat Cummins was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 20.5 cr.
Source: SPORTSTAR
--Agencies
