IPL 2025 mega auction: A grand showcase of India’s diverse cricketing talent
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Nov 22, 2024, 07.23 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 mega auction stands as a grand testament to India’s diverse cricketing talent, bringing players from every corner of the country into the spotlight.
With 367 Indian players, including 319 uncapped and 48 capped cricketers, - out of a total of 577 players - at the auction highlights the vast reservoir of talent shaping Indian cricket’s future.
From Delhi’s dominance with 33 players to emerging contributions from regions like Mizoram, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, the auction celebrates cricket’s growing reach. This year’s pool showcases a blend of experienced stars and promising newcomers, ensuring an exciting battle for franchises as they scout for the next big names in Indian cricket.
After Delhi, Punjab follows closely with 28, further underlining the northern belt’s strong presence in Indian cricket. Uttar Pradesh has contributed 25 players, reflecting its growing prominence in nurturing talent.
Southern powerhouses Karnataka and Tamil Nadu each have 24 players in the auction pool, while Mumbai boasts 20, maintaining its legacy as a cricketing hub. Kerala makes a notable impact with 16 players, while Jammu and Kashmir, known for producing exciting young talents, has 15 representatives.
STATE-WISE ANALYSIS OF THE INDIAN PLAYERS:
Emerging regions such as Chandigarh (9), Jharkhand (8), Himachal Pradesh (8), and Uttarakhand (8) highlight cricket’s growing reach in smaller states. Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh each add 7 players, and Saurashtra follows with 6.
Smaller states and territories, including Pondicherry (3), Mizoram (2), Nagaland (2), and others, make their presence felt. Unique entries include Arunachal Pradesh and Telangana, each contributing one player.
This diverse mix of players ensures that the IPL 2025 mega auction will be a celebration of India’s rich cricketing talent, offering franchises an opportunity to unearth hidden gems from every corner of the country.
With 367 Indian players, including 319 uncapped and 48 capped cricketers, - out of a total of 577 players - at the auction highlights the vast reservoir of talent shaping Indian cricket’s future.
From Delhi’s dominance with 33 players to emerging contributions from regions like Mizoram, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, the auction celebrates cricket’s growing reach. This year’s pool showcases a blend of experienced stars and promising newcomers, ensuring an exciting battle for franchises as they scout for the next big names in Indian cricket.
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After Delhi, Punjab follows closely with 28, further underlining the northern belt’s strong presence in Indian cricket. Uttar Pradesh has contributed 25 players, reflecting its growing prominence in nurturing talent.
Southern powerhouses Karnataka and Tamil Nadu each have 24 players in the auction pool, while Mumbai boasts 20, maintaining its legacy as a cricketing hub. Kerala makes a notable impact with 16 players, while Jammu and Kashmir, known for producing exciting young talents, has 15 representatives.
STATE-WISE ANALYSIS OF THE INDIAN PLAYERS:
- DELHI: 33
- PUNJAB: 28
- UTTAR PRADESH 25
- KARNATAKA: 24
- TAMIL NADU: 24
- MUMBAI: 20
- KERALA: 16
- J&K: 15
- MAHARASHTRA: 14
- RAJASTHAN: 14
- MADHYA PRADESH: 14
- ANDHRA: 13
- BENGAL: 13
- VIDARBHA: 13
- HARYANA: 10
- BARODA: 10
- CHANDIGARH: 9
- JHARKHAND: 8
- HIMACHAL PRADESH: 8
- UTTARAKHAND: 8
- HYDERABAD: 7
- CHHATTISGARH: 7
- SAURASHTRA: 6
- GUJARAT: 5
- RAILWAYS*: 4
- BIHAR: 4
- PONDICHERRY: 3
- GOA: 2
- MIZORAM: 2
- NAGALAND: 2
- SERVICES*: 2
- ASSAM: 2
- TELANGANA: 1
- ARUNAHCAL PRADESH: 1
- NOTE: * Railways and Services are the two organisations which play in Indian domestic cricket along with states.
Emerging regions such as Chandigarh (9), Jharkhand (8), Himachal Pradesh (8), and Uttarakhand (8) highlight cricket’s growing reach in smaller states. Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh each add 7 players, and Saurashtra follows with 6.
Smaller states and territories, including Pondicherry (3), Mizoram (2), Nagaland (2), and others, make their presence felt. Unique entries include Arunachal Pradesh and Telangana, each contributing one player.
This diverse mix of players ensures that the IPL 2025 mega auction will be a celebration of India’s rich cricketing talent, offering franchises an opportunity to unearth hidden gems from every corner of the country.