IPL 2025 auction: MS Dhoni to Mitchell Starc – most expensive player each year

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed soaring popularity and staggering bidding amounts for players since its inception in 2008. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive buy in the 2024 auction, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 24.75 crore, raising anticipation for another potentially record-breaking auction in 2025.