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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah wrapped up this week, with some blockbusters acquisitions headlined by the duo of Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer heading to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs 27 crore and Rs 26.75 crore respectively. Add to that the BCCI contracts and most of these players are relishing a hefty pay day. On that note, here's a look at the top-7 Indian players with the most expensive playing contracts, which primarily takes into context the amount they earn from IPL and the BCCI. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
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CNBC TV18•09-12-2025, 10:48

IPL Auction: De Kock, Smith Late Additions to 350-Player List for Abu Dhabi Event

  • •IPL auction to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16, with 350 players shortlisted (240 Indian, 110 overseas).
  • •Quinton de Kock (₹1 crore) and Steve Smith (₹2 crore) were late additions to the auction list.
  • •A total of 77 player slots are available across 10 teams for the upcoming IPL season.
  • •Notable players like Prithvi Shaw (₹75 lakh), Sarfaraz Khan (₹75 lakh), Cameron Green (₹2 crore), Devon Conway (₹2 crore), and David Miller (₹2 crore) are in the auction.
  • •Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) holds the biggest purse at ₹64.3 crores, followed by CSK (₹43.4 crores) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (₹25.5 crores).

Why It Matters: This impacts IPL team rosters and the league's competitive balance.

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