IPL 2025 mega auction: No bids, no glory! Five IPL veterans snubbed this year

The IPL 2025 mega auction which saw franchises spending a staggering Rs 63915 crore to acquire 182 players including 62 overseas stars was packed with thrilling narratives The auction was filled with remarkable moments from Rishabh Pant securing a recordbreaking Rs 27 crore deal to 13yearold Vaibhav Suryavanshi becoming the youngestever player to be signed However it was not all celebratory as several highprofile cricketers found themselves unsold and for some this might signal the end of their IPL journey MidDay looks at five major superstars who failed to attract bids in the IPL 2025 auctionDavid WarnerDavid Warner a stalwart of the Indian Premier League IPL for many years has been an integral part of the tournament His crowning achievement came in 2016 when he captained Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL title Warner is also one of the tournaments top runscorers having won the Orange Cap three times in 2015 2017 and 2019 Despite this illustrious career his recent struggles with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 led to his exclusion from the 2025 auction leaving many surprised at his absence from the teamsrsquo rostersKane WilliamsonKane Williamson often regarded as one of the modern greats of cricket and a key member of the Big 4 had a spectacular IPL career highlighted by winning the Orange Cap in 2018 and leading Sunrisers Hyderabad as captain However his IPL journey has been somewhat unpredictable Known for his technique and calm demeanor Williamsonrsquos style of play more suited to Test cricket often does not align with the fastpaced nature of the T20 format Given his recent lack of impact in the league and his focus on redball cricket it seems increasingly likely that the IPL 2025 auction marks the end of his time in the competitionMayank AgarwalMayank Agarwal a seasoned campaigner in domestic cricket has been a consistent fixture in the IPL since 2011 Having represented several franchises including a stint as the captain of Punjab Kings Agarwal was seen as one of the most dependable toporder batsmen in the league However his recent form in T20 cricket has been underwhelming and with no franchises bidding for him in the IPL 2025 auction it may signal the end of his IPL career Despite his longstanding presence in the tournament Agarwalrsquos dip in form may have contributed to his exclusion this seasonAlso ReadBCA President hails Vaibhav on becoming youngest player to be sold in IPLJonny BairstowJonny Bairstowrsquos omission from the IPL 2025 auction raised a few eyebrows The aggressive England opener has been a regular feature of the league for the past five seasons having represented both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings Known for his destructive batting at the top of the order Bairstow has provided many memorable moments in the IPL However his recent dip in form especially in the last couple of seasons seems to have put off potential buyers As a result he finds himself without a contract for the upcoming season an outcome few anticipatedAlso ReadGreg Chappell wants all talk of Bumrahrsquos action to endPiyush ChawlaPiyush Chawla one of the most successful spinners in IPL history faces an uncertain future after going unsold in the 2025 auction With 192 wickets to his name the 35yearold legspinner has been a vital asset for several franchises including Mumbai Indians in recent years where he played a pivotal role as their lead spinner Chawlas experience and skill have made him one of the most respected figures in IPL history However despite his pedigree no team showed interest in him this year raising questions about his future in the competition Given his age and the rapid evolution of T20 cricket it seems that IPL 2025 may mark the conclusion of his illustrious IPL career