IPL mega auction: BCCI announces shortlist of 574 players, 204 slots to be filled

The stage is set for the highly anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction, with the BCCI releasing a detailed list of 574 players. The two-day event is scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024, starting at 3:30 PM IST. With 204 slots up for grabs, including 70 for overseas players, franchises will have an exciting pool to choose from. A total of 1574 players (1165 Indians and 409 overseas) have registered for the mega auction, and they



have been filtered out to a number of 574.

Out of the 574 players, 366 are Indian, and 208 are overseas, including three players from associate nations. The auction list features a mix of seasoned campaigners and promising new talents. Among the total, there are 48 capped Indian players and 193 capped overseas players. The auction will also see a large contingent of uncapped players, with 318 Indians and 12 overseas players in this category.