Jofra Archer Added to IPL 2025 Mega-Auction
England seamer Jofra Archer has been added back to the final auction list just days before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction.
Archer's name was initially absent from the shortlist sent to franchises. However, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo, his inclusion was informally confirmed to franchises just days before the auction.
The IPL 2025 mega-auction will be held over two days, on November 24 and 25, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
A Diverse Pool of Players
320 capped players
1,224 uncapped players
30 players from Associate Nations
48 capped Indian players
272 capped international players
152 uncapped Indian players with previous IPL experience
3 uncapped international players with prior IPL experience
965 uncapped Indian players
104 uncapped international players
Strong International Representation
New Zealand (39)
West Indies (33)
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka (29 each)
USA (10)
Players from Bangladesh (13), Ireland (9), Canada (4), Netherlands (12), Zimbabwe (8), Scotland (2), UAE (1), and Italy (1) have also registered.
Intense Competition Expected
With each of the ten IPL franchises able to assemble a maximum squad of 25 players, a total of 204 slots will be available at the IPL 2025 player auction. The event promises intense competition as teams build their rosters for the next three years.