Bangladesh Cricketers Go Unsold in IPL 2025 Mega Auction
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 25 after two days of intense bidding. A total of 10 teams spent ₹639.15 crore to secure 182 players for the upcoming season. However, the auction also highlighted a stark development — not a single Bangladeshi player was sold, raising concerns about the country’s growing absence in the league.
Of the 12 Bangladeshi players who entered the auction, only two were even considered for bidding, and they remained unsold. This marks a troubling trend reminiscent of Pakistan’s exclusion from IPL, potentially signaling a future where Bangladeshi players might struggle for opportunities in the league.
Meanwhile, Indian players dominated the headlines. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer created history, with Pant becoming the most expensive cricketer in IPL history after Lucknow Super Giants secured him for ₹27 crore. Shreyas Iyer followed closely, being bought by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.
Here is a list of Bangladeshi players who registered for the auction along with their base prices:
| Player Name | Base Price (₹) |
|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 2 Crore |
| Taskin Ahmed | 1 Crore |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 1 Crore |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 1 Crore |
| Shoriful Islam | 75 Lakh |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 75 Lakh |
| Mehidy Hasan | 75 Lakh |
| Nahid Rana | 75 Lakh |
| Rishad Hussain | 75 Lakh |
| Litton Das | 75 Lakh |
| Towhid Hridoy | 75 Lakh |
| Hasan Mahmud | 75 Lakh |
This outcome not only impacts Bangladeshi cricketers’ presence in IPL but could also have broader implications for their exposure and experience in high-profile T20 leagues worldwide.
