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4.4 Crores! KKR Re-Signs Shreyas Iyer For Significantly Lower Price In IPL 2025 Mock Auction

Akshita Patel

Shreyas Iyer's reunion with KKR could be on the cards [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/X.com]Shreyas Iyer's reunion with KKR could be on the cards [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/X.com]

In a mock auction streamed live on YouTube, defending champions KKR re-signed captain Shreyas Iyer for just INR 4.4 crores. Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, Iyer was shockingly released due to differences with ownership over salary.

Shreyas Iyer, bought for INR 12.25 crores by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2022 mega auction, was named captain but he ended up missing the next season with an injury.

However, with Gautam Gambhir’s return as mentor in IPL 2024, Iyer had the right guidance and game plan to lead KKR to glory. He ended up winning the IPL 2024 titles as KKR captain in what was expected to be a legacy in the making.

However, KKR shockingly released Shreyas Iyer from the squad at the retention deadline. Hence, the batter will now feature in IPL 2025 mega auction as one of the most coveted marquee free agents.

KKR hints at bidding for Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2025 mega auction

Meanwhile, with the IPL 2025 mega auction scheduled for November 24 and 25, KKR conducted a mock auction and streamed the event live on YouTube for fans to witness. Interestingly, KKR went on to bid for Shreyas Iyer and managed to buy him for just INR 4.4 crores. 

Iyer, with significant experience in international cricket and also as a captain, is expected to fetch a salary of over INR 15 crores in the mega auction. Teams without a captain like PBKS, RCB, and DC are front-runners to buy him. Hence, INR 4.4 crores is not a realistic bid for Iyer as of now.

Moreover, it is also uncertain if Shreyas Iyer is actually in KKR’s auction plan. Salary dispute led to his abrupt exit and if his bid goes above a certain mark, the defending champions might not pursue him after all.

Delhi Capitals leads the race to sign Iyer

Delhi Capitals initially named Shreyas Iyer as captain in 2021, marking the beginning of an eventful journey. However, an injury forced him out, and DC replaced him with Rishabh Pant. Moreover, seeing DC’s priority shift to Pant, Iyer sought an exit to join KKR. Now, Shreyas Iyer could have a full circle moment as DC is listed as the front-runner to buy him back at the IPL 2025 mega auction. DC will be willing to take him in as captain after parting ways with Pant.