Abady Al Johar Arena: As the IPL 2025 Auction moved onto its culmination, all franchises looked to give final touches to their squad. Big names like Moeen Ali and Devdutt Padikkal were some of the biggest names sold at the back end of the event at the Abady Al Johar Arena on Monday.
Kolkata Knight Riders dominated proceedings at the end of the day as they rounded their squad with some solid acquisitions. England veteran Moeen Ali’s reintroduction saw KKR buying him at his base price of Rs 2 crore. Mumbai batter Ajinkya Rahane, who has had a well-regarded career with the national team, was reintroduced and bought at his base price of Rs 2 crore by the defending IPL champions.
One of the fastest bowlers in India, Umran Malik, was bought for his price of Rs 75 lakh by the Kolkata-based side. Left-arm spinner Anukul Roy and Bengaluru-born wicketkeeper batter Lunith Sisodia were bought by KKR for Rs 40 lakh and Rs 30 lakh, respectively.
