As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, a diverse pool of players, ranging from seasoned veterans to budding talents, has created significant buzz. Among them, England’s legendary pacer James Anderson stands out as the oldest player, while Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi holds the distinction of being the youngest player registered for the event.
James Anderson: The oldest player in IPL 2025 Auction
At 42 years and 108 days (as of November 15), James Anderson has registered for the IPL auction after retiring from international cricket earlier this year. The England legend, who last played a T20 match in 2014, boasts 41 wickets in 44 T20 appearances. Having focused exclusively on Test cricket for over a decade, Anderson now aims to showcase his skills in the IPL, setting a base price of Rs 1.25 crore, a new bracket introduced by the BCCI for this year’s auction.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The youngest player in IPL 2025 Auction
Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, born on March 27, 2011, is the youngest entrant in the auction. The batting all-rounder from Bihar has already played five first-class matches, demonstrating his potential at a young age. However, his lack of T20 experience may deter franchises from bidding for him this year.
IPL 2025 Auction details
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 mega auction is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a final shortlist of 574 players from an initial pool of 1,574 registrations, the stage is set for franchises to make strategic purchases. The auction promises to be a platform where both veterans like Anderson and young talents like Suryavanshi can leave their mark.