IPL Auction Highlights: KKR Re-signs Shreyas Iyer for ₹21 Cr, Arshdeep Returns to PBKS for ₹16 Cr

 IPL Auction Recap: KKR Renews Shreyas Iyer for ₹21 Cr, Arshdeep Singh Rejoins PBKS for ₹16 Cr
 

The IPL Auction always generates a lot of excitement among fans, and the recent auction continued that trend. Here are some of the key highlights:

Shreyas Iyer to KKR: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) re-signed star batsman Shreyas Iyer for a whopping ₹21 crore. Iyer, who had a significant impact in previous seasons, is expected to strengthen KKR's batting lineup and provide leadership both on and off the field.

Arshdeep Singh back to PBKS: Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh returned to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹16 crore. Known for his impressive performances in the last few seasons, especially in the death overs, Arshdeep’s retention is vital for PBKS as they aim to improve their bowling attack.

In addition, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) demonstrated their dedication to bolstering their team by re-signing Shreyas Iyer for ₹21 crore. In the meantime, Arshdeep Singh will rejoin PBKS for ₹16 crore, giving their bowling assault more depth.

The auction demonstrated fierce rivalry and calculated choices made by teams looking to assemble their best teams for the forthcoming campaign. The next phase of these players' careers, the IPL 2025, is now highly anticipated by fans.

Arshdeep Singh and Shreyas Iyer will return to their respective IPL 2024 teams. Yes, according to the IPL 2025 Auction War room that Jio Cinema aired. A fictitious IPL auction has been organized by the official IPL 2025 broadcasters. With all ten franchises competing against one another in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, the actual IPL 2025 super auction is only a short distance away.

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KKR swoop in Shreyas Iyer for Rs 21 crore

Sanjay Bangar, the former Director of Cricket at PBKS, represented the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Shreyas Iyer, who was let go by the team at IPL 2025 Retentions, was replaced by Bangar. KKR, who won their third IPL championship under Iyer's leadership, made an unexpected decision. In the meantime, Aakash Chopra's Delhi Capitals were adamant with Iyer at the IPL Auction War Room. DC clearly needed a captain, and they made every effort. At Rs 11 crore, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) also joined in.

Since KKR offered the highest sum of Rs 21 crore at the simulated auction, they ultimately won the bid. KKR was persistent enough to begin bidding at Rs 13 crore. Regarding the actual mega auction, it may not be easy for KKR to re-sign Iyer. The three-time champions may see fierce competition from other teams given their Rs 51 crore auction prize and lack of a Right to Match (RTM) card.

Iyer has had an incredible career with KKR. A back injury kept him out of the 2023 season after he joined the squad as captain in 2022, but he returned strongly in 2024 to help the team win their third IPL championship. His individual performance was equally spectacular, amassing 351 runs at a remarkable rate of 146.86 and an average of 39 in 14 innings.

Arshdeep RTMed by PBKS for Rs 13 crore

Iyer was not the only Indian bowler to return to his former team. The Mumbai Indians (MI), the joint-most successful IPL team, paid Rs 12 crore for Arshdeep Singh, who is probably the most expensive Indian bowler in Jeddah. Robin Uthappa, a former player, represented MI. The Punjab Kings (PBKS), with their enormous expenditure of Rs 110.50cr, then, predictably, used the RTM rule to reclaim Arshdeep for Rs 13.00cr.

It came as a huge surprise when PBKS released Arshdeep, who has been a star performer not only for them but for the nation. In the IPL, the left-arm speedster has garnered 76 wickets at an incredible strike rate of 17.95. Apart from this, PBKS also bought Jos Buttler for Rs 13.50 crore. Moreover, the costliest player at this mock auction was Rishabh Pant, who was sold for a mountainous Rs 33 crore.