IPL 2025: What Will Be Mohammed Shami's Price In The Mega Auction?

Abhinav Tyagi

Mohammed Shami - (Source:@Johns/X.com)Mohammed Shami - (Source:@Johns/X.com)

IPL 2025 mega-auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. Ahead of the crucial event, eyes are on Mohammed Shami, who missed IPL 2024 because of a heel injury. 

There is a lot of chatter around Shami's auction price, as several feel that he might be bought for a lower price than expected because of his tryst with injury. It is worth noting that Shami last played for India in November 2023 and made his return to competitive cricket recently in the Ranji Trophy 2024. 

Further, he last went into the auction in 2022 when he was picked up for 6.25 crores despite being fully fit. Thus, the rumours are there that he might go for a lesser price than the 2022 mega-auction. 

This article will shed light on the expected price at which Shami can go into the mega-auction.

Why Will The IPL Franchises Look To Buy Mohammed Shami?

Experience - Shami's experience needs no introduction as he has always performed on the stages that has mattered the most be it for India or his IPL franchise. 

Ability To Swing Ball Both Ways - Shami is one of the best seam bowlers in the world and his ability to move ball both ways even on challenging tracks make him different from the rest.

What Will Be The Price Of Mohammed Shami In The IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

It is no doubt that Shami is one of India's best bowlers alongside Jasprit Bumrah. He was India's highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup 2023 and also IPL's leading wicket-taker in IPL 2023. 

There is no doubt that injury would play a big part in determining Shami's auction price, and he would certainly go for a lower price than his 2022 mega-auction price. Several teams like Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians are in search of great bowlers like Shami, but it is unlikely he will go for more than 5 crores.