5 oldest players who could earn big in IPL 2025 mega auction

With MS Dhoni having been retained by CSK as an ‘uncapped’ player for Rs 4 crore, we take a look at some of the other players aged 40 and above, or within touching distance of that mark, who could fetch big bucks in the upcoming mega auction

Age has not affected 40-year-old Faf du Plessis’ batting form, with the ex-South Africa captain playing a key role in St Lucia Kings’ triumph in CPL 2024 with 405 runs at a strike rate of 145.16

38-year-old Ravichandran Ashwin might be in the twilight of his career, but continues to reinvent himself as a spinner for all formats while remaining a handy batter down the order

Despite a poor run for DC earlier this year, 38-year-old David Warner might not be done with the IPL just yet as he had finished the highest run-scorer in MAX60 Caribbean with 297 runs at a strike rate of 181.09

Though his powers have been on the wane in recent years, 40-year-old Mohammad Nabi’s vast experience along with the prospect of the all-rounder regaining form next season might tempt franchises to bid for the Afghan

James Anderson is the oldest player in the IPL 2025 mega auction at the age of 42, and despite being a red-ball specialist, his exceptional skills with the ball along with his experience could attract bids from franchise owners

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