The IPL 2025 auction will be brought to life by a host of marquee names, including former professional cricketers and renowned broadcasters. This year’s coverage promises an exciting blend of insights and expert commentary, with prominent figures from the cricketing world taking center stage.
Eoin Morgan: A Key Addition To The English Commentary Team
One of the most notable names in the lineup is former England captain Eoin Morgan. Morgan, who has been a key figure in several editions of the IPL, having represented teams such as Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), will be part of the English commentary team on JioCinema in India. His wealth of experience and leadership on the field will bring valuable insights to the auction coverage.
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Suresh Raina: The Former CSK Icon Joins The Panel
Another star set to contribute is Suresh Raina, the Chennai Super Kings legend who played 12 seasons with the team and won four IPL titles. Raina will join several former Indian cricketers on the commentary panel, including Robin Uthappa, Aakash Chopra, and Hanuma Vihari. Their combined knowledge of the IPL will provide an engaging experience for viewers.
Auction Details: Players & Teams To Watch
The IPL 2025 auction will kick off at 12:30 pm local time in Saudi Arabia, marking the second consecutive year the auction is held outside India. A total of 574 players—comprising 366 Indian and 208 overseas players—will be up for grabs. Among the high-profile names expected to attract significant attention are Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, and Liam Livingstone.
Key Auction Insights: Teams & Slots Available
There are 204 slots available for players to compete for in the upcoming season. Punjab Kings currently have the most spots open in their squad, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru also have several positions to fill. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have the most spots confirmed ahead of the auction.
Full List Of Commentators For The IPL 2025 Auction
The IPL 2025 auction will be covered across six languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bangla. Here’s the full list of commentators and presenters for the event:
Jio Cinema: Robin Uthappa, Eoin Morgan, Mike Hesson, Abhinav Mukund, Suresh Raina, Aakash Chopra, Mohammad Kaif, Sanjay Bangar, R Sridhar, Anirudha Srikkanth, Sadagoppan Ramesh, Akshath Reddy, Ashish Reddy, Hanuma Vihari, Venkatesh Prasad, S Murthy, Bharat Chipli, Shreevats Goswami, Manoj Tiwary, Saradindu Mukherjee, Manvinder Bisla.
