IPL 2025 Auction aftermath: Mohammed Siraj, Jos Buttler, KL Rahul and more share emotions
The IPL 2025 mega auction may be over, but the emotions continue to flow. Players, both retained and unsold, have taken to social media to share heartfelt messages about their transitions, reflecting on their past with old teams and new beginnings ahead.
While the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction has come to an end, the discussions surrounding the big event, which took place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, show no signs of slowing down. After the barrage of trolls, memes, celebrations, and everything in between, it was time for the players¡ªthose who were picked by different franchises as well as those who remained unsold¡ªto express their emotions after finally processing what had happened.
While many have yet to speak, the few who have shared their thoughts through social media have expressed strong emotions, reflecting on what it's like to have played for one club for years and now shift their loyalty to a different team. Let's take a look at the players and their posts following the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Mohammed Siraj:
After his 7-year tenure with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) came to an end, the pacer shared a heartfelt post and a video reflecting on his time with the team. Siraj was acquired by Gujarat Titans (GT) for Rs 12.25 crore. Starting with a base price of Rs 2 crore, he attracted bids from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) before Gujarat emerged as the highest bidder. RCB, however, chose not to exercise their Right to Match (RTM) card.
Deepak Chahar:
The fast bowler had to move from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Mumbai Indians (MI) after the latter took him for 9.25 crore at the auction. Following the announcement, Chahar's wife, Jaya Bhardwaj, took to Instagram to share an emotional post about her strong bond with CSK. The post featured photos of MS Dhoni, the wives of CSK players, and moments of Jaya wearing the iconic yellow jersey. Deepak Chahar had proposed to Jaya on live TV during CSK's 2021 IPL match, a moment that became part of IPL history.
Jos Buttler:
England captain Jos Buttler shared a heartfelt farewell message to Rajasthan Royals (RR) after being released by the franchise. While RR retained their Indian core and West Indies power-hitter Shimron Hetmyer, they let go of Buttler, who had been with the team since 2018. He was acquired by Gujarat Titans (GT) for Rs 15.75 crore at the auction. In his post, Buttler reflected on some of his most cherished memories in cricket, which were made with RR.
Yuzvendra Chahal:
Interestingly, the Indian spinner, although no longer with Rajasthan Royals (RR), wrote a farewell note for Jos Buttler. Both players were not retained by RR, and with no RTM card left, it was time to part ways. In his post, Chahal thanked Buttler for his support through thick and thin, and playfully wished they could "open the batting together" in the future.
KL Rahul:
After Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen having an animated conversation with KL Rahul, clearly unhappy with the team's performance. The image quickly went viral, leading many to believe that Rahul's time with LSG was coming to an end. This was confirmed when he was not retained by the franchise. LSG then splashed ?27 crore to acquire wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant at the auction. Rahul, meanwhile, posted a message thanking fans for their "memories, energy, and unwavering support."
Dewald Brevis:
Nicknamed 'Baby AB' by fans, he earned his first IPL contract in the 2022 mega auction after a stellar performance in the 2022 U19 World Cup. Mumbai Indians (MI) acquired him for INR 3 crore, but the youngster struggled to live up to the hype. After being released at the 2025 auction, he entered at a base price of INR 75 lakh but went unsold. Post the auction, he took to Instagram to thank Mumbai Indians fans for their support.
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