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IPL 2025 Auction: 13 players from Bengal and their details

A total of 13 players from the Cricket Association of Bengal have been named in the final list of players in the IPL 2025 auction. Here is everything you need to know about them.

Nov 16, 2024, 8:28 AM9 min read

IPL 2025 Auction: 13 players from Bengal and their details

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 scalped 14 wickets in only 4 games in the 2019 World Cup - sportzpoint.com

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

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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

Akash Deep - sportzpoint.com

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

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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.

Read Also | IPL 2025 Auction: Full list of players and details

Uncapped Bengal players in the IPL 2025 Auction

Abhimanyu Easwaran | INR 30 Lakhs

Uncapped Bengal players in the IPL 2025 Auction - Abhimanyu Easwaran - sportzpoint.com

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

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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

Uncapped Bengal players in the IPL 2025 Auction - Sudip Gharami - sportzpoint.com

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

Uncapped Bengal players in the IPL 2025 Auction - Ravi Kumar - sportzpoint.com

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

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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

Kolkata Club Cricket Exclusive: East Bengal create a strong squad for 2024-25 season; Writtick Chatterjee to lead - sportzpoint.com

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

Exclusive: From IPL debut to a matured all-rounder, Prayas Ray Barman aiming to turn things back on track with Bengal Pro T20 League - sportzpoint.com

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.

Read Also | Exclusive: From "IPL debut" to a matured all-rounder, Prayas Ray Barman aiming to "turn" things back on track with Bengal Pro T20 League

Kaushik Maity | INR 30 lakhs

Uncapped Bengal players in the IPL 2025 Auction - Kaushik Maity - sportzpoint.com

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

Uncapped Bengal players in the IPL 2025 Auction - Ramesh Prasad - sportzpoint.com

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.

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Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

Some Indian players have turned up at the ICC tournaments multiple times, impacting the game long and deeply. In this article, we will take a look at those Indian with most ICC appearances.

Jul 4, 2025, 2:31 PM5 min read

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

ICC tournaments are very crucial cricket tournaments in international cricket. These tournaments observe all the top cricket teams competing against each other. ODI World Cup, T20I World Cup, and Champions Trophy are the three major ICC tournaments. Some Indian players have turned up at these worldwide events multiple times, impacting the game long and deeply.

In this article, we will take a look at those Indian with most ICC appearances.

Also Read: Top 10 players with most runs in ICC knockout matches

Indian with Most ICC Appearances

10. Sachin Tendulkar | 61

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 1992-2011
  • Runs - 2719
  • HS - 152

After hitting runs all over the ground throughout a two-decade glorious career filled up with many centuries and fifties, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the greatest batter after Sir Don Bradman.

Having represented India in 61 ICC tournaments, Sachin scored 2719 runs with seven centuries. His highest score in these tournaments is 152.

9. Mohammed Shami | 61

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2014-2025
  • Wickets - 163
  • BBI - 7/57

Mohammed Shami is India's most successful bowler in ICC white-ball Tournaments. Mr. ICC is also India's most successful bowler in ICC events, surpassing Zaheer Khan.

Shami has played a total of 61 matches across various ICC tournaments, taking 163 wickets. His best performance in the tournament is 7/57.

8. KL Rahul | 62

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2019-2025
  • Runs - 2808
  • HS - 137

There are stars in the Indian team, and then there is KL Rahul. Rahul showcased consistent performances for India as he batted in any position for the team. Rahul was one of the unsung heroes of the Men in Blue's victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign.

KL has played a total of 62 matches across various ICC tournaments, amassing 2808 runs. His highest score in the tournament is 137. He also has 6 hundreds to his name.

7. Yuvraj Singh | 72

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2000-2017
  • Runs - 1707
  • HS - 113
  • Wickets - 35

Those who watched Indian cricket during the last two decades know how valuable Yuvraj Singh has been for the Indian cricket team. Statistics aside, he has proved to be a match-winner almost every time he has stepped on to the field in Indian colors.

Having represented India in 72 ICC tournaments, Yuvraj scored 1707 runs with one century, and 35 wickets to his name.

6. MS Dhoni | 78

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2006-2019
  • Runs - 1492
  • HS - 91

Legendary Indian skipper MS Dhoni turned 42 on Friday. With his performances and composure in big matches both as a captain and batter, he has won India all three major ICC white-ball cricket trophies, making him one of the most successful captains in cricket history.

Dhoni has played a total of 78 matches across various ICC tournaments, amassing 1492 runs. His highest score in the tournament is 91*.

Also Read: MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals

5. Jasprit Bumrah | 79

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2016-2025
  • Wickets - 229
  • BBI - 6/27

Jasprit Bumrah is an integral part of India in all formats of the sport. Spearheading India’s pace attack for the last few years, he has done an incredible job.

Bumrah has played a total of 79 matches across various ICC tournaments, taking 229 wickets. His best performance in the tournament is 6/27.

4. Ravichandran Ashwin | 84

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2011-2024
  • Runs - 1248
  • HS - 113
  • Wickets - 254

Ravichandran Ashwin is sure to go down as one of Indian cricket’s all-time greats. Having featured in 84 matches for India, the numbers paint a befitting picture of his impact with both bat and ball.

Ashwin scored 1248 runs in verious ICC events. He also has 254 wickets in the tournaments.

3. Ravindra Jadeja | 107

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2009-2025
  • Runs - 2516
  • HS - 175*
  • Wickets - 202

Ravindra Jadeja has appeared in total of 107 matches across various ICC events, amassing 2516 runs. He also has 3 tons in the tournaments. His highest score in ICC event is an unbeaten 175. Jadeja also has 202 wickets in his name. 

2. Rohit Sharma | 130

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2007-2025
  • Runs - 6172
  • HS - 212

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has led India to back-to-back ICC titles, T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025. 

Rohit has played a total of 130 matches across various ICC tournaments, amassing 6172 runs. He also has 17 hundreds to his name. Rohit has represented India in nine T20 World Cups, three ODI World Cups, two World Test Championship (WTC) finals, and three Champions Trophy tournaments.

Also Read: Who can break Rohit’s six-hitting record?

1. Virat Kohli | 136

Can You Guess the Indian with Most ICC Appearances?

  • Span - 2009-2025
  • Runs - 6451
  • HS - 254*

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli has the most ICC appearances, playing 136 matches for India. Recently Kohli was part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup 2024 edition against South Africa and Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand.

Kohli has played a total of 136 matches across various ICC events, amassing 6451 runs. He has 11 tons in the tournaments. His performances showed his consistency and ability to deliver for India in crucial international tournaments.

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Bengal Players in IPL 2025 – Full List & Performance

From Mohammed Shami to the rising talents, discover the full list of Bengal players in IPL 2025 and track down their performance. Let's see how exciting their season have been.

Jun 25, 2025, 12:30 PM5 min read

Bengal Players in IPL 2025 – Full List & Performance | sportzpoint.com

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 is a part of the list of Bengal Players in IPL 2025 – Full List & Performance | sportzpoint.com
Mohammed Shami in action for SRH during a match in IPL 2025. Image | Sports Tak

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:

Matches Balls Wickets BBM Ave Econ
9 180 6 2/28 56.17 11.23

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2. Abishek Porel (Delhi Capitals)

Abishek Porel is one among the list of Bengal Players in IPL 2025 – Full List & Performance | sportzpoint.com
Abishek Porel celebrating his half century in a match in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV

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:

Matches Runs Highest Avg BF SR 50 4s 6s
13 301 51 25.08 205 146.83 1 28 12

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3. Mukesh Kumar (Delhi Capitals)

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Mukesh Kumar celebrates a wicket in IPL 2025. Image | TOI

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:

Matches Balls Wickets BBM Ave Econ
12 237 12 4/33 34.00 10.33

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4. Akash Deep (Lucknow Super Giants)

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Akash Deep celebrates a wicket for LSG in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram

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:

Matches Balls Wickets BBM Ave Econ
6 114 3 2/55 76.33 12.05

5. Shahbaz Ahmed (Lucknow Super Giants)

Shahbaz Ahmed is a part of Bengal Players in IPL 2025 – Full List & Performance | sportzpoint.com
Shahbaz Ahmed in LSG dressing room post-match. Image | Instagram

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:

Matches Runs Wickets Avg SR BBM Econ
Batting 3 9 - 9.00 112.50 - -
Bowling 3 - 1 102.00 - 1/41 12.00

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Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala

An impact of legal ruling marks a major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Get the complete story here.

Jun 18, 2025, 11:50 AM3 min read

Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala | sportzpoint.com

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

Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala | sportzpoint.com
BCCI authorities, 2025. Image | Facebook

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?

Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala | sportzpoint.com
Bombay High Court. Image | Wikipedia

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.

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Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours

Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours about the star wicket-keeper's future. Get the full story here.

Jun 17, 2025, 5:11 PM3 min read

Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours | sportzpoint.com

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..!!"

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

Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours | sportzpoint.com
Sanju Samson's manager's profile (left) and the post he liked on Instagram (right). Image | One Cricket

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:

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Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

Mitchell Starc surpassed Mohammed Shami to became the leading wicket taker in ICC finals. So, let's take a look at the bowlers with most wickets in ICC tournament finals.

Jun 12, 2025, 11:25 AM4 min read

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

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.

Also Read: Highest wicket-takers in WTC 2023-25

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

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

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

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

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

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

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

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

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

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

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

Most Wickets in ICC Tournament Finals

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.

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