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The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 auction, held on February 15 in Chennai, was marked by intense bidding and significant player acquisitions. Among the standout buys were all-rounder Vijay Shankar and pacer Mohammed M, both of whom attracted substantial bids from franchises eager to bolster their squads for the upcoming season.
Highlights of the TNPL 2025 auction
The TNPL 2025 auction showcased the league’s increasing popularity and competitiveness, with franchises strategically building their squads. The event was characterized by aggressive bidding wars as teams sought to secure both seasoned players and emerging talents.
Franchises had an auction purse of ₹80 lakh each, allowing them to invest in a mix of experienced campaigners and promising newcomers. This year’s auction is expected to elevate the level of competition in the league, which has steadily gained traction since its inception in 2016.
Retained players
Prior to the auction, several key players were retained by their respective franchises, ensuring a strong core for the upcoming season. Notable retentions included Ravichandran Ashwin and Varun Chakravarthy (both with Dindigul Dragons), Shahrukh Khan and Sai Sudharsan (Lyca Kovai Kings) and Tamil Nadu captain R Sai Kishore (Tiruppur Tamizhans).
Top buys at TNPL 2025 auction
Mohammed M: The right-arm pacer became the highest buy of the auction, going to Salem Spartans for ₹18.40 lakh. His ability to perform under pressure makes him a valuable asset for the team.
Vijay Shankar: The experienced all-rounder was secured by Chepauk Super Gillies for ₹18 lakh. Shankar’s dual capabilities with bat and ball make him a key player for his new franchise.
U. Mukilesh: Another notable acquisition was Mukilesh, who was bought by Trichy Grand Cholas for ₹17.6 lakh, highlighting his growing reputation as a top-order batter.
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Other significant purchases at TNPL 2025 auction:
- Suresh Kumar – Trichy Grand Cholas – ₹16.10 lakh
- Hari Nishaanth – Salem Spartans – ₹12 lakh
- Swapnil K Singh – Chepauk Super Gillies – ₹10.80 lakh
- Nidhish Rajagopal – Salem Spartans – ₹10 lakh
- Lokeshwar S – Lyca Kovai Kings – ₹10 lakh
- Pacer Periyasamy G – Dindigul Dragons – ₹9.80 lakh
- Silambarasan R – Tiruppur Tamizhans – ₹9 lakh
- Saravana Kumar – Trichy Grand Cholas – ₹8.40 lakh
- Andre Siddarth – Lyca Kovai Kings – ₹8.40 lakh
- Ram Arvindh – Madurai Panthers – ₹8.10 lakh
- Ganesh S – Madurai Panthers – ₹8.05 lakh
- Koushik J – Trichy Grand Cholas – ₹8 lakh
- Atheeq Ur Rahman – Madurai Panthers – ₹7.75 lakh
- Muhammed Adnan Khan – Nellai Royal Kings – ₹7.15 lakh
- Washington Sundar – Trichy Grand Cholas – ₹6 lakh
- Ambrish RS – Lyca Kovai Kings – ₹6.25 lakh
- Anirudh Sita Ram – Madurai Panthers – ₹6.20 lakh
- Mokit Hariharan – Chepauk Super Gillies – ₹5.20 lakh
- Deepesh D – Madurai Panthers – ₹5.15 lakh
- Gowtham Thamarai Kannan – Madurai Panthers – ₹5.15 lakh
- Ajith Ram – Salem Spartans – ₹5 lakh
- Pradosh Ranjan Paul – Tiruppur Tamizhans – ₹4.40 lakh
- Ajay Krishnan – Nellai Royal Kings – ₹4.40 lakh
- Sujay S – Trichy Grand Cholas – ₹3 lakh
- Sasidev U – Tiruppur Tamizhans – ₹3.70 lakh
- Athish SR – Nellai Royal Kings – ₹3.40 lakh
- Pranav Ragavendra – Tiruppur Tamizhans – ₹2.75 lakh
- Vignesh – Madurai Panthers – ₹2.65 lakh
- Yudheeswaran – Nellai Royal Kings – ₹2.45 lakh
- Selvaganapathi – Nellai Royal Kings – ₹2.05 lakh
- Sachin Rathi – Nellai Royal Kings – ₹2.50 lakh
- Sarath Kumar – Madurai Panthers – ₹2.50 lakh
- Rohit R – Lyca Kovai Kings – ₹1.60 lakh
- Jayant RK – Dindigul Dragons – ₹1.15 lakh
- Easwaran K – Trichy Grand Cholas – ₹1.20 lakh
- Vishal Vaidhya – Lyca Kovai Kings – ₹1 lakh
- Radhakrishnan – Tiruppur Tamizhans – ₹1 lakh
- Antony Dhas – Trichy Grand Cholas – ₹1 lakh
- Karthick Manikandan – Salem Spartans – ₹0.75 lakh
- Achyuth CV – Tiruppur Tamizhans – ₹0.75 lakh
- Mathivanan – Tiruppur Tamizhans – ₹0.70 lakh
- Surya B – Tiruppur Tamizhans – ₹0.85 lakh
- Kirubakar – Chepauk Super Gillies – ₹0.50 lakh
- Dinesh Raj – Chepauk Super Gillies – ₹0.50 lakh
- Rohan J – Nellai Royal Kings – ₹0.50 lakh
