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The Indian cricket world is abuzz with speculation surrounding Rishabh Pant's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Pant, a fan favorite known for his aggressive batting style and engaging personality, ignited social media with a cryptic tweet that left his followers pondering his next move. The tweet, posted in the early hours of a Saturday, posed a simple question: "If I go to the auction, will I be sold or not and for how much??" The post, shared at around midnight and later edited at 12:26 AM, has since gone viral, sparking discussions among fans and IPL enthusiasts.
The timing of Pant's tweet is particularly significant as IPL franchises gear up for the 2025 auction, where teams can retain a maximum of six players, either through retention or the Right to Match (RTM) option. The auction rules allow for a maximum of five capped players (Indian and Overseas) and two uncapped players. The auction purse for IPL 2025 has been set at Rs 120 crore, with the total salary cap—including auction purse, incremental performance pay, and match fees—rising to Rs 146 crore, a significant increase from the Rs 110 crore cap in 2024. This cap will further rise to Rs 151 crore in 2026 and Rs 157 crore in 2027, making the upcoming auctions even more competitive.
While Pant's tweet has fueled speculation about his potential departure from the Delhi Capitals, his recent comments dismissing rumors of a move to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) seem to suggest a desire to remain within the Delhi franchise. He vehemently refuted the rumors, labeling them as "fake news." However, with the auction looming, nothing is certain. The Delhi Capitals will undoubtedly consider retaining Pant due to his proven talent and captaincy experience, but they will also need to weigh their options against the other talented players vying for spots on the roster. Ultimately, the 2025 auction is expected to be a high-stakes affair, and Rishabh Pant's future in the IPL remains a compelling topic of discussion.
Source: IPL 2025 Auction: Rishabh Pant to quit Delhi Capitals? His midnight post sparks frenzy