Mumbai: Shreyas Iyer may be out of the Indian team currently. But the dashing right-handed batter’s stars shone bright at the mega IPL player auction at Jeddah on Sunday. Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the title last season, was acquired by Punjab Kings for a whopping price of Rs 26.75 crore after […]

Shreyas Iyer, the dynamic batter and IPL-winning captain, shattered records by becoming the most expensive player ever, fetching an astronomical Rs 26.75 crore from the Punjab Kings (PBKS). The bidding war was nothing short of a spectacle, showcasing intense competition among franchises eager to secure the services of the prolific cricketer.

Arshdeep Singh played in six seasons for Punjab Kings after being roped in by them for a base price of Rs 20 lakhs ahead of IPL 2019 auctions. Arshdeep was released by PBKS ahead of the 2025 mega auctions with the Punjab-based franchise retaining only two players.