The IPL 2025 mega auction witnessed several Bangladeshi players going unsold despite the league’s growing global appeal. Notable names failed to attract bids as franchises prioritized other international stars and team combinations. This outcome highlights the challenges Bangladeshi players face in securing IPL contracts, often due to competition from established global talent and scheduling conflicts. The unsold players now look to domestic and international circuits for opportunities to showcase their skills.
Highlights of IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held on November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was a spectacle of high-stakes bidding. Indian players dominated the event, with Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer breaking records to become the most expensive buys in IPL history.
Lucknow Super Giants secured Pant for an unprecedented INR 27 crores, while Punjab Kings signed Shreyas Iyer for INR 26.75 crores. Kolkata Knight Riders retained Venkatesh Iyer with a massive bid of INR 23.75 crores.
This historic auction not only highlighted record-breaking purchases but also showcased the continued financial allure of Indian players in the league.
No Bangladeshi Representation in IPL 2025 After Mega Auction
List of Bangladesh players who remained unsold at IPL 2025 mega auction:
- Rishad Hossain (Base price – 75 lakhs) – Hossain’s name came up in the auction, but he went unsold
- Mustafizur Rahman (Base price – 2 crore) – Mustafizur’s name came up in the auction, but he went unsold
- Shakib Al Hasan – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Liton Das – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Towhid Hridoy – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Taskin Ahmed – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Shoriful Islam – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Tanzim Hasan Sakid – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Mahedi Hasan – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Hasan Mahmud – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Nahid Rana – name didn’t come up in the auction