5 wicket-keepers who might earn big in IPL 2025 mega auction

Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, which will be taking place in Riyadh on 24 and 25 November, we take a look at some of the wicket-keepers likely to feature among the most expensive buys

Rishabh Pant is among the top stars in the current generation and one of the most marketable athletes, and with several franchises on the lookout for a captain, the ex-DC skipper might just end up breaking auction records in Riyadh

Besides Pant, KL Rahul is another top candidate to get a captaincy gig with a different franchise after having led LSG for the last three seasons and PBKS before that

Ishan Kishan had become the most expensive player in an IPL mega auction after being bought back by MI in 2022, and might end up fetching an even greater bid this time around

Not only is Jos Buttler an explosive batter who returned from a four-month absence with a 45-ball 83 against the West Indies, being the England white-ball captain he also is a solid candidate for franchises on the lookout for a leader

Phil Salt had played an important role in KKR’s triumph last season by forming an explosive opening combination with Sunil Narine in addition to his solid wicket-keeping skills

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