The IPL auction 2025 players list has officially been revealed, featuring a massive pool of 1,355 cricketers from India and around the world for the December 16 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Major names like Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi and Steve Smith headline the star-studded list — while a surprising omission is Glenn Maxwell, who was released by Punjab Kings but has not registered.
Indian Players Dominate the List
The Indian contingent is large, with notable names such as:
- Mayank Agarwal
- KS Bharat
- Rahul Chahar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Akash Deep
- Deepak Hooda
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Shivam Mavi
- Navdeep Saini
- Chetan Sakariya
- Prithvi Shaw
- Rahul Tripathi
- Umesh Yadav
Only Bishnoi and Venkatesh Iyer have entered the top-tier INR 2 crore base price bracket among Indian players.
International Stars Flood the Auction Pool
The overseas group includes prominent names from Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and more.
Big international stars who have registered include:
- Cameron Green
- Steve Smith
- Jamie Smith
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Jonny Bairstow
- Rachin Ravindra
- Josh Inglis
There are 43 overseas players in the INR 2 crore category, including several Australians, Englishmen, Afghan pacers, and Sri Lankan match-winners.
Surprise: No Glenn Maxwell
One of the biggest talking points from the IPL auction 2025 players list is Glenn Maxwell’s absence. Despite being released by PBKS, Maxwell has surprisingly not registered, raising questions about his plans for IPL 2025.
Players from 14 Countries
The registration sheet features players from cricketing nations such as:
- Australia
- England
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- West Indies
- Ireland
- USA
- Scotland
- Netherlands
- Zimbabwe
- Malaysia (Virandeep Singh)
Auction Purse Dynamics
Following the retentions announced on November 15, the 10 IPL franchises go into the auction with a combined purse of INR 237.55 crore.
Top purse holders:
- Kolkata Knight Riders – INR 64.30 crore
- Chennai Super Kings – INR 43.40 crore
A total of 77 slots must be filled, including 31 overseas slots, ensuring a competitive bidding war in Abu Dhabi.
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