Key Players Unsold in IPL 2025 Auction

The IPL 2025 mega auction ended on November 25, with big names like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer breaking records for the highest bids ever. But not all players found a new team. Some well-known stars, despite their past successes, were left unsold at the auction. Let’s take a look at the top players who went unsold in Jeddah during the IPL 2025 auction and what this could mean for their future in the IPL.

Unsold Stars in IPL 2025 Auction: A Closer Look

Even though there were many big bids and huge deals during the IPL 2025 mega auction, some famous players were left without a team. Two of the most surprising players who went unsold were David Warner and Kane Williamson, both of whom have had great careers in the IPL.

Warner, who has been part of the league for over 10 years, didn’t get any bids even at his base price of INR 2 crore. Similarly, Williamson, the former captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, was not picked by any team, even though he has a lot of experience and leadership skills.

Other top stars who went unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction include Jonny Bairstow from England and Shardul Thakur from India. Bairstow, who played well with Punjab Kings in 2024, could not get any bids at his starting price of INR 2 crore. Shardul, known for his fast bowling and batting skills, faced the same outcome.

David Warner and Kane Williamson’s IPL Future Plans

Even though David Warner and Kane Williamson didn’t get picked by any team in the auction, they are not likely to stay out of the IPL for long. Injuries and changes in team line-ups happen often, and teams may choose these experienced players if someone drops out of the tournament unexpectedly.

List Of Unsold Players in Auction IPL 2025

Apart from the big names, there were other well-known players like Mustafizur Rahman from Bangladesh and Mujeeb Ur Rahman from Afghanistan who didn’t get any bids.

Player	Base Price	Nationality	Role
David Warner	INR 2 crore	Overseas	Batter
Yash Dhull	INR 30 lakh	Indian	Batter
Kane Williamson	INR 2 crore	Overseas	Batter
Prithvi Shaw	INR 75 lakh	Indian	Batter
Sarfaraz Khan	INR 75 lakh	Indian	Batter
Finn Allen	INR 2 crore	Overseas	Batter
Brandon King	INR 75 lakh	Overseas	Batter
Ben Duckett	INR 2 crore	Overseas	Batter
Pathum Nissanka	INR 75 lakh	Overseas	Batter
Steve Smith	INR 2 crore	Overseas	Batter
Piyush Chawla	INR 50 Lakh	Indian	Bowler
Mujeeb Ur Rahman	INR 2 crore	Overseas	Bowler
Adil Rashid	INR 2 Crore	Overseas	Bowler
Mustafizur Rahman	INR 2 Crore	Overseas	Bowler
Naveen ul Haq	INR 2 crore	Overseas	Bowler
Alzarri Joseph	INR 2 Crore	Overseas	Bowler
Dilshan Madushanka	INR 75 Lakh	Overseas	Bowler
William O’Rourke	INR 1.5 Crore	Overseas	Bowler
Jonny Bairstow	INR 2 Crore	Overseas	Wk-batter
Shai Hope	INR 1.25 crore	Overseas	Wk-batter
KL Bharat	INR 75 Lakh	Indian	Wk-batter
Alex Carey	INR 1 crore	Overseas	Wk-batter
Shardul Thakur	INR 2 Crore	Indian	All-rounder
Daryl Mitchell	INR 2 Crore	Overseas	All-rounder
Gus Atkinson	INR 2 Crore	Overseas	All-rounder
Sikandar Raza	INR 1.25 crore	Overseas	All-rounder

The Future of Unsold Players in IPL 2025: What’s Next?

The IPL 2025 mega auction may have been disappointing for these stars, but it’s not the end. Players who didn’t get picked can still be chosen by teams during the season. Injuries, poor form, or sudden changes in player availability could give these unsold stars a chance to join the teams.

Also, players like Shivam Mavi, Prithvi Shaw, and Sarfaraz Khan, who were unsold this time, are still young and may get another chance in the future.

Rising Young Talent in IPL 2025: The Future of Cricket

The 2025 auction also saw some amazing young talent being picked. For example, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old player, became the youngest ever to be bought in an IPL auction.

This focus on younger players shows how the league is looking for fresh talent and new potential. The attention on future stars might be one reason why some experienced players didn’t get picked.