The IPL 2025 mega auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
This year’s IPL auction is particularly significant, featuring 574 players vying for lucrative contracts. However, the IPL 2025 auction will miss some high-profile names that have made their mark in previous seasons.
As teams strategize to build their rosters for the upcoming season, the absence of these prominent players raises questions about how it will affect team dynamics and player valuations in one of cricket’s most anticipated events.
Here are the top five players missing from the IPL 2025 auction pool:
1. Ben Stokes
The England Test captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes will not participate in IPL 2025.
Stokes last played in the IPL for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2023, where he had a disappointing performance, scoring just 15 runs in two matches.
Furthermore, he has not been part of England’s T20I setup since the 2022 T20 World Cup final, raising questions about his future in T20 cricket.
2. Cameron Green
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is another significant name missing from the auction.
He was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad in IPL 2024 but was not retained due to a back injury that will keep him sidelined for at least six months.
Green’s absence is a major blow as he is regarded as one of the brightest talents in international cricket.
3. Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer, England’s premier fast bowler, has faced ongoing injury issues that have severely limited his participation in cricket over the past few years.
He last played in the IPL for the Mumbai Indians in 2023, where he managed only two wickets across five matches.
Archer’s continued absence from competitive cricket raises concerns about his long-term fitness and availability.
4. Shikhar Dhawan
Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August 2024, which means he will not be available for selection in this year’s auction.
Dhawan had a storied IPL career, being the first player to score two consecutive hundreds and holding the record for the most fours (768) in IPL history.
His leadership and experience were crucial for his team before his injury sidelined him.
5. Jason Roy
English opener Jason Roy is also missing from the IPL 2025 auction pool.
After scoring 285 runs in eight matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023, Roy withdrew from the subsequent season due to personal reasons.
Recently, he played for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League but struggled with form, scoring only 195 runs in eight games.
