BCCI on Friday released the full list of players for the upcoming IPL 2025 Auction, set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 24th and 25th November 2024. Among the 574 players on that list, 13 players from the Cricket Association of Bengal will go under the hammer including 4 capped and 9 uncapped players. Like every year, we will take you through with details of those players along with the information about which team can go for them in the auction.

Capped Bengal players in the IPL 2025 Auction

4 capped Bengal players will go under the hammer in this IPL auction. With only Abishek Porel getting retained as an uncapped Indian player from Bengal by Delhi Capitals, and Wriddhiman Saha opting out from the IPL, we have four players who will certainly find themselves in any of the teams this season.

1. Mohammed Shami | INR 2 cr

Mohammed Shami will be one of the players under the spotlight in this mega auction. The highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup 2023 has not played any international game since the World Cup final due to a knee injury and was subsequently released by Gujarat Titans in the retention period. 

Shami has listed himself in the top bracket of INR 2 cr and he will come in the auction in the second set of marquee players. Recently Shami has featured for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh and it looks like he is not far from bowling his best. Teams like Punjab Kings, and Gujarat Titans will surely go for him with cash in the bank. But, it is likely that if he comes up at the beginning of the auction, Shami will surely go for more than INR 10 cr with multiple teams bidding for him.

2. Mukesh Kumar | INR 2 cr

Mukesh Kumar has had a good spell for Delhi Capitals in the last two seasons. However, the franchise decided to release him during the retention period. The medium pacer from Bihar, who plays for Bengal in the domestic circuit, has been one of the best bowlers in the first-class arena and has shown his skill with great accuracy in the 65 T20 games he has played so far. 

His T20 economy rate of 8.86 can sometimes mislead you into believing how good he was for Delhi Capitals in some tough conditions. Mukesh has listed himself in the top bracket of INR 2 cr and will come in the auction in the second set of fast bowlers.

3. Akash Deep | INR 2 cr

The Cricket Association of Bengal has been producing a few of the very best fast bowlers in Indian domestic cricket since the last decade. Along with Mohammed Shami, both Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have gone on to don the India jersey from Bengal as medium pacers in recent times. Just like Mukesh, Akash Deep also hails from Bihar but represents Bengal in the domestic circuit. 

Akash has been one of the for India beside Jasprit Bumrah in some recent test series and will surely be one of the key bowlers to watch out for in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well. Earlier Akash was trusted by Virat Kohli and RCB in the Indian Premier League and do not be surprised if Kohli and the team go for him in the auction as well.

Akash has listed himself in the INR 1 cr bracket and will come in the auction in the second set of fast bowlers.

4. Shahbaz Ahmed | INR 1 cr

Shahbaz Ahmed has been performing for Bengal consistently in the last few seasons which helped him get a chance to represent Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020. After some useful contributions with both bat and ball, Shahbaz spent three years with RCB and eventually was bought back by them in IPL 2023. 

However, after a not-so-good IPL 2023, he was traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Mayank Dagar. In IPL 2024, Shahbaz scored 215 runs at a strike rate of 129.5 1 and took 7 wickets in 16 games. 

The left-arm spinning all-rounder has listed himself in the INR 1 cr bracket and will go under the hammer in the third set of all-rounders.

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Uncapped Bengal players in the IPL 2025 Auction

Abhimanyu Easwaran | INR 30 Lakhs

The top-order batter from Bengal is yet to be bought by any franchise till now. Though Easwaran has been one of the top performers in the first-class circuit, there have been questions over his T20 game since the beginning. 

Easwaran is currently with the Indian team in Australia and can make his international debut down under as a back-up opener if Rohit Sharma misses one test there. He has been listed in the third list of uncapped batters with a base price of INR 30 lakhs.

Ishan Porel | INR 30 Lakhs

Ishan Porel once was touted as the next big thing from Bengal as he was an inch close to making his international debut two years back. However, a few injuries did not help his cause and even found himself out of the Ranji squad before the start of this season.

However, the 26-year-old pacer has found his rhythm back post-injury and a "player of the match" performance against Kerala proved that he is still one of the best Bengal has to offer. Porel in 2021 had featured in one game for Punjab Kings and will surely be one of the key names in the third set of uncapped fast bowlers.

Sudip Gharami | INR 30 lakhs

The 26-year-old batter has looked great in the first class and List-A cricket for Bengal and was linked with Sunrisers Hyderabad before the IPL 2023 season. However, despite a few trials with SRH and KKR, Gharami was unable to find a team in the Indian Premier League that season.

Sportz Point can confirm that Sudip has been called by Delhi Capitals for a trial before this auction and they have a keen eye on him as well. 

Ravi Kumar | INR 30 lakhs

Ravi Kumar, the U-19 World Cup winner in 2022 has had some limited opportunities for Bengal since bursting on the scene. The 21-year-old left-arm medium pacer will be in demand due to the variations he has got up his sleeves and was linked in Chennai Super Kings as well.

Ravi had some good trials with CSK and Lucknow Super Giants earlier and those trials have gone well for the left-arm quick as well. However, due to the busy schedule of the C.K. Nayudu Trophy, Ravi has not been able to take part in any of the recent trials so far. Delhi Capitals also has shown interest in this Bengal pacer.

Sayed Irfan Aftad | INR 30 lakhs

Irfan has been one of the most promising young pacers from Bengal and after doing well in U-19 and U-23s for Bengal, he was named in the provisional Ranji squad ahead of the current season as well. The 21-year-old fast bowler is the nephew of former KKR pacer Eklakh Ahmed and has a raw pace which can surprise one and all.

Irfan impressed at trials for the SRH team and has been called by Delhi Capitals for the trials as well. However, just like Ravi Kumar, his busy schedule with the Bengal U-23 team has restricted him from going for a few trials.

Writtick Chatterjee | INR 30 lakhs

The 32-year-old all-rounder was previously with the Punjab Kings team in 2021. But, after getting dropped from the Bengal team, made his return to the biggest league in the world a bit tough. However, after a return to the Bengal team, Chatterjee will be keen to make his IPL debut for any franchise.

With Punjab having faith in him a few years back, it will be interesting to see if they go for him again in this auction after a stunning Bengal Pro T20 League 2024, where he was the player of the tournament.

He has been listed in the night list of uncapped all-rounders.

Prayas Ray Barman | INR 30 lakhs

Prayas Ray Barman had a brief glimpse of the riches and rigours of the Indian Premier League when in 2018 he became the youngest to play in the tournament. But, after his debut game against the Sunriseres, the young leg-spinner lost his way.

However, after a decent Bengal Pro T20 League 2024, Prayas has given himself enough opportunity to be in the biggest league in cricket. He has shifted himself as an all-rounder who bats at the top of the order and is currently the captain of the Bengal U-23 team.

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Kaushik Maity | INR 30 lakhs

Kaushik Maity is another name that will go under the hammer in the ninth list of uncapped all-rounders in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The ambidextrous spinner, who can bowl with both hands, was in last year's auction as well. 

Maity has played in only white-ball formats for Bengal and has gone for Mumbai Indian's trials recently. He was impressive in the match trials there for the five-time champions. Along with that, the 25-year-old all-rounder had gone for Rajasthan Royals' trials as well where the bowled against the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel.

Ramesh Prasad | INR 30 lakhs

The 30-year-old left-arm spinner was one of the surprising names in the auction list this year. The tall, accurate spinner has been associated with Bengal cricket for a long now but played only one first-class game back in 2020. 

Prasad will go under the hammer in the fifth list of uncapped spinners.

Bengal has a deep-rooted passion for cricket, and the IPL offers a great opportunity to have their local talents compete at the highest level. Several players from Bengal were a part of the exciting IPL 2025 season.

Whether through match-winning spells, consistent contribution, or vital innings, their presence was always prominent in the season. Check out the full list and performance of Bengal Players in IPL 2025 along with their on-field impact.

1. Mohammed Shami (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Mohammed Shami has been a long-standing and key figure in Bengal's domestic cricketing landscape. After being ruled out of the previous IPL season (2024) due to an ankle injury, he made a comeback this year as Sunrisers Hyderabad's key pick and second-highest buy for ₹10 crore.

Shami had a somewhat mixed IPL 2025 season and struggled with consistency and his lengths. After his stellar Purple Cap-winning season in 2023, his 2025 campaign saw him take 6 wickets in 9 matches, with an economy of 11.25.

However, Shami continued to prove his excellence by becoming the only bowler in IPL history to claim a first-ball wicket 4 times. He achieved the fourth one by dismissing Shaik Rasheed in the SRH vs CSK match in the 2025 season.

Shami IPL 2025 stats:

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2. Abishek Porel (Delhi Capitals)

Born in Chandannagar, West Bengal, Abishek Porel is a true local and a proud representative of the state. He was retained for ₹4 crore by Delhi Capitals, where he continued to showcase his brilliance as a wicket-keeper batter.

He began this season with a good pace and proved to be vital by accelerating the run flow when needed. He scored 301 runs in 13 matches, which makes him the second-highest scorer for DC this season.

While his form and the team's overall performance had a slight dip towards the latter part of the tournament, his contributions as a top-order batter were undeniable. He proved that he can adapt to different batting positions and do well.

Porel IPL 2025 stats:

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3. Mukesh Kumar (Delhi Capitals)

Mukesh Kumar is another example of an incredible pacer who plays for Bengal in domestic cricket and has done exceptionally well in the stage of IPL. Following his brilliant 2024 season for DC, he was retained this year for ₹8 crore via RTM (Right to Match).

He proved to be a reliable performer, delivering effective spells in death overs and under pressure. His ability to use variations and bowl yorkers with accuracy made him a key part of the team's bowling unit.

He delivered a standout performance in IPL 2025 against LSG with his 4-wicket haul and great spell, which earned him the POTM award after their victory.

Kumar IPL 2025 stats:

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4. Akash Deep (Lucknow Super Giants)

Hailing from Bihar, Akash Deep moved to Bengal to pursue cricket and performed well in the domestic field, then later making it to the India 'A' team. In IPL 2025, he was secured by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹8 crore and played 6 matches.

Akash missed some initial games due to a back injury, and later bounced back to showcase a glimpse of his quality and experience as a fast-medium bowler.

There wasn't any particular "game-changing" performance or moment for him this season, but his contributions were a part of LSG's overall bowling efforts.

Akash IPL 2025 stats:

5. Shahbaz Ahmed (Lucknow Super Giants)

A keu all-rounder for Bengal's state team, Shahbaz Ahmed was bought for ₹2.4 crore in the mega auction by Lucknow Super Giants. He played a supporting role in IPL 2025 and provided depth in their squad.

He played only 3 matches, where he came out to bat for a single innings and took 1 wicket in the entire season. While the 2025 season did not see any noteworthy performance, his presence in the squad was enough to back then up and bring flexibility as an all-rounder option.

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Ahmed IPL 2025 stats:

For years, the Board of Control for Crock in India (BCCI) has navigated various challenges. However a recent coury order is set to have a major financial impact on the sport's governing body.

This ruling revisits a past chapter involving a former IPL team and a long-standing dispute with them. The decision has arrived after a decade of the case, and brings a major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

Read the full story to know why.

How the BCCI-Kochi Tuskers Kerala dispute began

The root of this major legal battle dates back to 2011, when the BCCI terminated the contract of the IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The team, managed by Kochi Cricket Private Limited (KCPL), had only played in one IPL season.

The BCCI claimed they ended the contract because Kochi Tuskers failed to provide a required annual bank guarantee by a deadline in March 2011. This was seen by the BCCI as a serious breach of their agreement.

However, the team owners had a different view. They argued that their delay was due to several issues, including problems with the stadium in Kochi and delays in getting necessary approvals. They also stated that the BCCI continued to deal with them and even accepted payments for months after the March deadline.

The team owners believed this showed the BCCI had waived or overlooked the deadline, making their sudden contract termination unfair.

Taking the matter to arbitration:

Because they felt the termination was wrong, the Kochi Tuskers owners took the matter to arbitration in 2012. An independent tribunal looked at all the facts. In June 2015, this tribunal ruled in favor of Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

The tribunal specifically directed the BCCI to pay ₹384.83 crore to Kochi Cricket Private Limited (KCPL) for lost earnings and ₹153.34 crore to Rendezvous Sports World (RSW) for a wrongfully cashed bank guarantee. These amounts also included interest and legal costs.

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The Financial Fallout: Why ₹538 crore to be paid now?

The BCCI challenged the 2015 arbitration award in the Bombay High Court, arguing it was unfair and that the damages were too high. However, the recent Bombay HC ruling upheld the original arbitration decision.

This means the BCCI is now legally required to pay a total of over ₹538 crore, including accumulated interest since 2015, to the KTK owners. This represents a major financial loss and a significant legal defeat for the Indian cricket board.

A single social media activity has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world ahead of IPL 2026 auction. A recent 'hint' from Sanju Samson's manager has intensified the possibility of his transfer to Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals in the next season.

Fans are wondering whether this would come true and change the landscape for both the teams in the future, or is it just another false call.

There's been a mixed bag of positive and upsetting reactions in the past 24 hours, but the real question still stands: Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Check out how Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours.

"Time to Move": Samson's recent viral Instagram post

On June 7, Sanju Samson posted a photo on Instagram that begin the rumors. The image featured him alongside his wife, crossing a prominent yellow line on the road. He captioned the post: "Time to MOVE..!!"

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This visual cue, combined with the caption and the fact that a Tamil song ('Mun Andhi' from 7 Aum Arivu) was also part of the post, immediately sparked discussion. The comments section was quickly flooded with fans linking the "yellow" color and the "move" message to the Chennai Super Kings.

Comments like "He is definitely moving to CSK" and "Welcome to CSK 💛" can be seen all over the post.

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Manager's IPL 2026 hint that sparked Sanju Samson transfer rumours

The intense speculation regarding Sanju Samson moving to CSK for IPL 2026 intensified due to a subtle yet impactful social media action by his manager, Prashob Suvedan. He liked a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), which explicitly stated that Samson might be released from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

This gets more interesting as the post also claimed CSK having already approached Samson regarding the move.

Therefore, the timing and nature of his manager's digital interaction ignited widespread speculation and put a layer of possibility about this matter.

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How the cricket fans reacted:

Fans have flooded with opinions and future calculations after the incident. Here's a glimpse of that:

Can’t blame them 😉 https://t.co/XviV2CVSM8 pic.twitter.com/RHsZDNJUZ7

— Sanju Samson Fans Page (@SanjuSamsonFP) June 16, 2025

🚨 Sanju Samson wants to join CSK, CSK wants Sanju Samson. Talks are on but it is not at all this simple.

RR doesn't want to trade Samson with any CSK's player, if Samson wants to join CSK then he will have to do it through auction. But then in Auction there is KKR who gonna… pic.twitter.com/Dy6mpX1Ke2

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) June 17, 2025

Sanju Samson's manager Prashobh Sudevan has liked a post which says that Sanju Samson will be released by Rajasthan Royals.

This means that Sanju is definitely joining CSK.💛#csk #WhistlePodu #IPL #SanjuSamson #MSDhoni𓃵 pic.twitter.com/VNtAiOzlrs

— kuldeep singh (@kuldeep0745) June 16, 2025

Australia's star fast bowler Mitchell Starc added a big achievement to his name on Wednesday by becoming the bowler to take the most wickets in ICC tournament finals. Starc achieved this feat by taking two wickets on the first day of the World Test Championship 2025 final against South Africa at Lord's. Starc, playing his fifth ICC final, has taken 11 wickets so far and is expected to increase it.

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With this, Starc also broke the record of Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami as soon as he took the second wicket. This record was earlier in the name of Shami, who had taken 10 wickets in four ICC finals.

So, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets in ICC tournament finals.

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

6. Glenn McGrath | 8 Wickets

The former legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath featured in a total of 5 ICC finals for the Baggy Greens and took 8 Wickets for his team. McGrath was one of Australia’s most important players for several years and he always stepped-up big time in finals of major tournaments.

McGrath was the second-highest wicket-taker in the 2002 edition of the ICC tournament with 8 wickets in 3 matches after Muttaih Muralidharan who has claimed 10 wickets in as many games.

5. Kyle Jamieson | 8 Wickets

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson also took 8 Wickets in the ICC tournament finals after appearing in 3 innings. In the 2019–2021 World Test Championship Final, Jamieson was named as the man of the match, after taking seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 8 Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja comes fourth on this list. Jadeja’s evolution from a utility player to a match-winner is reflected in his 8 ICC final appearances. In his 8 finals, Jadeja dismissed 8 players in ICC tournament finals.

His all-round prowess was key to India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2013, where he was the leading wicket-taker. He has since played vital roles in T20 World Cup finals and two successive WTC finals (2021, 2023), as well as the 2025 Champions Trophy. 

3. Trent Boult | 8 Wickets

New Zealand's veteran pacer Trent Boult is true to the 'big-match player' tag with 8 wickets in his 4 ICC Finals. Boult played a massive role in the Kiwis' success in ICC tournaments and gave brilliant bowling performances in the finals as well.

Boult was also the joint leading wicket taker at the 2015 Cricket World Cup. In 2018, he became the third bowler for New Zealand to take a hat-trick in ODIs.

2. Mohammed Shami | 10 Wickets

India's star bowler Mohammed Shami now comes second in this list. In four ICC finals, Shami has taken 10 wickets at an average of 38.90, an economy rate of 3.95 and best bowling figures of 4/76 in the WTC final 2021 against New Zealand.

Shami is also the leading wicket-taker among Indian bowlers in ODI World Cups and also led all bowlers in the 2023 edition with 24 wickets in seven outings. He continued his magical run in ICC events with a five-wicket haul in his maiden Champions Trophy game (ongoing contest against Bangladesh).

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1. Mitchell Starc | 11* Wickets

Australia's pace ace Mitchell Starc has became the highest wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals. The left-arm quick achieved the milestone during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's. Starc, playing in his fifth ICC final, has now taken 11 wickets across tournament deciders.

The milestone came in style as Starc struck early in South Africa's second innings, cleaning up Aiden Markram for a duck. He followed it up with the dismissal of Ryan Rickelton for 16, ending Day 1 with figures of 2/10 in a fiery spell.

He also became the joint second-highest wicket taker in ICC knockout games. He is sharing the spot with former Aussie legend Glenn McGrath and Mohammed Shami, who each have taken 22 wickets. The top spot is with former Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, who has 23 wickets.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost to Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB) by 6 runs in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). With this, PBKS' dream of winning the first title remained unfulfilled. At the same time, PBKS' veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal once again failed to win the trophy.

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So, let's know about those selected players who played 3 IPL finals and their team lost in all of them.

Players who lost all IPL finals

3. Mohit Sharma | 3 IPL Finals

Delhi Capitals' Mohit Sharma is another IPL star to have lost the final thrice. Mohit was part of CSK's squad from 2013-2015, where the five-time winners suffered defeats against Mumbai Indians in both the finals. It is worth noting that Sharma was part of both the finals. 

Mohit's third try to win an IPL trophy was in 2023 with Gujarat Titans against his former team Chennai Super Kings, but suffered a heartbreaking defeat, as he also bowled the last over of the match and conceded 10 runs in the final two balls. 

2. Rahul Tripathi | 3 IPL Finals

Rahul Tripathi is another star to have lost three finals with three different teams. Rahul has played for several IPL franchises in his career and played his first final in 2017 when he represented Rising Pune Supergiants. Tripathi got another shot at the trophy in 2021 with KKR, but lost to Chennai Super Kings. 

The right-hand batter then moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad from KKR and reached the finals in 2024, but suffered a heartbreak against his former team Kolkata Knight Riders. 

1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 IPL Finals

Yuzvendra Chahal is yet to win an IPL trophy and the right-arm leg-spinner came close thrice, but fell short on all three occasions. The first time Chahal played an IPL final was in 2016 with RCB, where the defending champions suffered a heartbreak against Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

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Chahal's second exposure to IPL final was in 2022 when he moved to Rajasthan Royals and locked horns against Gujarat Titans. The fate didn't favour Chahal as Gujarat won the trophy in their maiden season. 

The recently concluded IPL final between RCB and PBKS was the third time Chahal tried his luck to win an IPL trophy, but couldn't cross the line as his side fell short by six runs.