After Hardik Pandya assumed the leadership of the Mumbai Indians, rumors quickly spread that Rohit Sharma, the former captain and five-time IPL champion, might depart from his long-standing franchise. Now, in a surprising turn of events, Sanjay Bangar has added fuel to the speculation by suggesting that Sharma could be listed in the IPL Auction for 2025.



There could be a surprising bidder for Rohit Sharma if the Mumbai Indians do not retain the Indian captain before the upcoming mega auction. Speculation is running high in the cricketing world about Sharma's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with rumors circulating that he may join the Punjab Kings for the 2025 season. 



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If this move comes to pass, it could be one of the most groundbreaking transfers in IPL history, given Sharma's reputation and remarkable achievements.



With the IPL Mega Auction 2025 fast approaching, one team rumored to be interested in Rohit Sharma is the Punjab Kings (PBKS), who will be looking for a new captain after Shikhar Dhawan's retirement.



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Rumors tend to gain traction when they come from prominent figures, and similarly, Sanjay Bangar, the head of cricket development for PBKS, did not dismiss the possibility of the franchise attempting to sign Rohit Sharma. However, he cautioned that Sharma is likely to command a high price in the IPL 2025 auction.



In an interaction on the RAO Podcast Youtube channel, Bangar said: "It all depends on whether we have the money in our pockets. If Rohit comes in the auction, I certainly believe, he is going to go for a high price."



This only statement was quite enough to break the internet with Rohit Sharma trending on Twitter. Social media, especially X, is buzzing with fan theories and predictions. Many fans and analysts are eager to see Rohit Sharma don a new jersey, with the Punjab Kings often emerging as a popular choice. 



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The anticipation goes beyond just a change of team for Sharma; it's also about the potential impact his leadership could have on a franchise that has lacked consistency over the years.



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"If Rohit Sharma Comes To Auction..." Bangar Hints Something Big For The Upcoming IPL Auction 2025

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IPL Auction 2025: As the IPL Auction 2025 approaches, the prediction market is gaining heat and hype. With plenty of Indian players to be called on the table, here in this post, we predict the TOP 5 Most Expensive Indian Fast Bowlers in the IPL Auction 2025.



The Auction for the world's biggest domestic cricket IPL is just around the corner. A total of 574 players have been shortlisted for the upcoming IPL auction. 366 of them are Indian players and 208 are overseas players, including three from associate nations.



We have predicted the five Indian fast bowlers who could bag the most money in the upcoming IPL Auction for IPL 2025. Let's take a look at the list:



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To be honest, there is a huge number of fast bowlers from India in this auction and many of them have had the Indian cap. It is pretty hard to be accurate with that many quality options but considering the current form, fitness, and skillset, we have come up with the top 5 Indian fast bowlers that are expected to earn big money. 



5- Tushar Deshpande



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Tushar Deshpande, a right-arm medium-fast bowler from Maharashtra is definitely a wicket-taker and known for his consistency and accuracy. He made his debut in year 2020 playing for Delhi Capitals but after minimal success in five matches, he was released from the side. 



Chennai Super Kings bought him in the 2022 mega Auction at his base price of 20 Lakhs. He played just 2 matches that year but the next two years for him and CSK were outstanding. He picked up 21 wickets in 16 matches in 2023 and 17 wickets in 13 matches in 2024, which has raised his bar. He is among the most wicket-takers in the last two seasons and he will definitely be on the radar of CSK, GT, and KKR. 



4- Mohammed Shami



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The UP-born right-arm fast bowler, sensational Shami missed the 2024 IPL Season due to injury and as a result, he was released from Gujarat Titans. He was previously sold for 6.25 Cr to GT in the 2023 mega Auction. 



He is known for his accuracy and seam movement. Gujarat Titans would be interested in him and Mumbai Indians would also be looking at him. RCB and PBKS would also show some interest and the more the demand, the higher the price. 



3- Bhuvaneshwar Kumar



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The swing maestro of India- Bhuvaneshwar Kumar's name is also going to come under the hammer this year. Sold for 4.20 Cr to SRH in the 2022 IPL Auction, he is released from SRH. This talented 34-year-old man has exceptional swinging ability with a good pace. Known for his consistency and economy, he is expected to bag at least 5-6 Crores.



The teams that could chase him are Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians. Don't be surprised if you see RCB, PBKS, and DC also enter the snatch fight for him. He is going to have a good IPL Auction 2025.



2- Harshal Patel



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Harshal Patel made his debut in 2012 in IPL but caught everyone's eyes in the year 2021 where he took 32 wickets in one season in just 15 matches. In the IPL Auction 2024, Punjab Kings spent 11.2 Crores for him and he delivered for the expenditure with 19 wickets. 



He is a genuine Wicket-taker. He can bowl in middle overs, he can bowl at the top, he can bowl in death, and whenever he gets a chance, he claims valuable breakthroughs. He can be a really handy player when there is a slight grip on the surface. 



Chennai Super Kings could be highly interested in him as they like the players with multiple skills. Apart from Chennai, Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad would be highly interested in him. 



1- Arshdeep Singh



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<a href="https://www.iplt20.com/teams/punjab-kings/squad-details/4698">Arshdeep Singh</a>, the left-arm fast bowler, has just put himself firmly in contention for one of the biggest paychecks at this year's IPL auctions after the South Africa series. Without a doubt, he is going to be the most chased Indian fast bowler and might be in the top three most expensive bowlers in the Auction. 



He has been consistently taking 15+ wickets since 2021 except in 2022 (10 wickets). His abilities are exceptional with great fitness. He can swing the ball and nail toe-crushing yorkers in the death overs. All and all he is a match winner and we see a lot of teams going for him.



Punjab Kings have a lot of money left in their kitty so they are sure to go all-out for him. Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders would be highly interested in him. Delhi and Gujarat would also target him if they could get him.



This was the list of the TOP 5 Most Expensive Indian Fast Bowlers in the IPL Auction 2025 as per our prediction.



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TOP 5 Most Expensive Indian Fast Bowlers in the IPL Auction 2025 Prediction

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The 5th T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan is on March 26 at Sky Stadium, Wellington. New Zealand leads 3-1 after a dominant win in the 4th match, powered by Bracewell’s quickfire 46* and Duffy’s 4-wicket haul. The pitch favors batting first, with pacers getting more help. Weather is mostly clear with slight rain chances. Top Dream11 picks include Seifert, Allen, Bracewell, and Duffy, with Salman Ali Agha and Bracewell as captaincy options

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