Check out three player options that could have been selected in the IPL 2025 auction instead of Venkatesh Iyer for their squad, only on CricTracker.com.

As a big hitter and crafty off-break bowler, he fueled a major auction battle, captivating teams like MI, RCB, and DC. Nehal Wadhera’s powerful batting caught the eye of Punjab Kings, winning him for Rs 4.

The 10 teams build their squads through an auction. On Sunday, Rishabh Pant, India’s swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, became the most expensive player in the IPL’s 16-year history when the Lucknow Super Giants paid $3.2 million for his services. The auction price represents the player’s salary.