The IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah brought dramatic changes, with several star players parting ways with their long-term franchises. Intense bidding saw record-breaking deals, including Rishabh Pant’s ₹27 crore move to Lucknow Super Giants and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s ₹10.75 crore return to Royal Challengers Bangalore. Here’s a look at seven players who switched teams after spending over five years with their franchises:
1. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (11 Years with Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the cornerstone of Sunrisers Hyderabad for 11 years, has returned to Royal Challengers Bangalore, the team where he started his IPL career, for ₹10.75 crore.
2. Rishabh Pant (9 Years with Delhi Capitals)
Former Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant shattered IPL records, becoming the most expensive player ever at ₹27 crore. He’ll now lead Lucknow Super Giants in their quest for glory.
3. Ishan Kishan (7 Years with Mumbai Indians)
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured Ishan Kishan for ₹11.25 crore, ending his prolific seven-year stint with Mumbai Indians, during which he amassed 2,644 runs.
4. Mohammad Siraj (7 Years with Royal Challengers Bangalore)
After seven seasons with RCB, Siraj joins Gujarat Titans for ₹12.25 crore. The fiery pacer leaves Bangalore with 93 IPL wickets under his belt.
5. Jos Buttler (7 Years with Rajasthan Royals)
Gujarat Titans also snagged Jos Buttler, one of IPL’s most consistent batsmen, for ₹15.75 crore, concluding his seven-year partnership with Rajasthan Royals.
6. Deepak Chahar (7 Years with Chennai Super Kings)
Mumbai Indians brought Deepak Chahar on board for ₹9.25 crore, closing the curtains on his seven-year journey with Chennai Super Kings.
7. Nitish Rana (7 Years with Kolkata Knight Riders)
All-rounder Nitish Rana moved to Rajasthan Royals for ₹4.2 crore after spending seven years with Kolkata Knight Riders, who opted not to retain him this season.
Notable Mention: Mitchell Santner (7 Years with CSK)
Mitchell Santner, the New Zealand spinner who rarely got a chance to shine with Chennai Super Kings, will now join Mumbai Indians to rejuvenate his IPL career.
As these stars embark on new journeys, fans are eager to see how they’ll shine with their new teams in the upcoming season. The IPL 2025 promises thrilling rivalries and unexpected twists!
