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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