IPL mega auction: Pant, Iyer headline Set 1 of marquee players

The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to be a thrilling event with 574 players, including stars like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, vying for spots in the eight franchises. The auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, will see teams strategizing to build formidable squads for the upcoming season. A total of 81 players opted for the top bracket of Rs 2 crore.