In the IPL 2025 mega auction, over 500 players will be available for selection, with some big international stars expected to attract high bids while a few prominent overseas players might struggle to find buyers. Glenn Maxwell’s recent poor performances and fitness concerns could lead to teams being hesitant to bid for the explosive power-hitter. Similarly, Shakib Al Hasan’s recent form issues, lack of IPL participation, and availability uncertainties might result in him going unsold, despite his base price of INR 1 crore. Steven Smith, known for his Test batting prowess, has struggled in the T20 format, with his limited involvement and lack of aggressive power-hitting potentially deterring franchises from bidding for him in the auction.
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India will face England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on May 23, 2025, with England leading 2-1 in the series and India needing consecutive wins for their first Test series victory in England since 2007. Both teams are dealing with injuries and fatigue after a gruelling third Test, with Shubman Gill, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes emerging as top captaincy/vice-captaincy picks for their impressive performances and track records at Old Trafford. Full Article
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