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"When BCCI Wants...": Sly Dig By T20 World Cup Champion Over IPL Auction Clashing With Perth Test

With day three and four of first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth clashing with the IPL 2025 mega auction, former Australia captain Aaron Finch said the BCCI holds significant power, as they tend to achieve their desired outcomes. Shortly after day three and four ends on November 24 and 25 respectively, the action will shift to the two-day IPL 2025 mega auction happening in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. "I just think it's a bit unusual that they've gone up against a Test match at the same time. Understanding the time zones are different, so it'll most likely happen after a day's play of Test cricket.

'Worst Possible Case": Ricky Ponting Slams BCCI Over IPL 2025 Auction Schedule

Ricky Ponting criticised BCCI for the scheduling of the IPL 2025 auction as legendary Australia skipper and Justin Langer will have to leave the India vs Australia first Test match midway. Both of them were part of the Channel Seven commentary team but due to their positions with IPL sides, they will have to travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the auction which will be held on November 24 and 25. While Ponting was recently appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, Langer will be coaching Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming season. According to The Age, Ponting was under the impression that the auction will take place after the end of the first Test but the current schedule has made things much harder for him.

"Mitchell Starc's Rs 24.75 Crore Record Bid In Danger...": Ex-India Star's Explosive IPL 2025 Auction Take

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction is just round the corner and a number of big names are all set to go under the hammer. From Shreyas Iyer to Rishabh Pant, there are several superstars who are capable of fetching a huge price but former Indian cricket team all-rounder Irfan Pathan has made a huge prediction. Pathan took to social media to back Pant when it comes to getting the biggest price in the auction and he went on to say that even Mitchell Starc's record of Rs 24.75 Crore will be in danger. Kolkata Knight Riders broke the auction record to secure the services of the Australia fast bowler in the IPL 2024 auction.

Australia Suffer Massive Blow, Set To Lose Important Member Midway Through 1st Test vs India: Report

Australia are set to lose a crucial member of their staff midway during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori - currently the assistant coach of Australia - is expected to leave the Australia dressing room in order to attend the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, which clashes with the Test match days. This is because Vettori is also the head coach of IPL 2024 runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and would need to be present in order to aid their team-building in the vital mega auction.

Ricky Ponting Out As Commentator For India vs Australia 1st Test Due To 'IPL Factor'

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth, starting November 22, due to commitments with their respective IPL teams for the mega auctions in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on November 24 and 25. According to Australian newspaper 'The Age', "Channel Seven could be without Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer for parts of the Perth Test due to a clash of commitments, and Australia may lose a vital backroom coach for the start of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar series in a potential stand-off with Indian cricket."

KL Rahul To Be Re-Bought In IPL Auction By LSG? Coach Justin Langer Hints Big Strategy

Their objective of forming a strong core achieved with the retention of men like Nicholas Pooran and Mayank Yadav, Lucknow Super Giants are now aiming to bring back their players from last year's squad in the upcoming IPL mega auction, said head coach Justin Langer on Saturday. LSG ended retained five players -- four of whom are Indians, and two of whom are uncapped, including swashbuckling West Indian batter Pooran.

KL Rahul Released By Lucknow Super Giants, Owner Sanjiv Goenka Brutally Trolled For Saying This

One of the biggest names to have not been retained ahead of the IPL 2025 is KL Rahul. The star batter was the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants for the past few seasons. However, he will now join the auction pool. LSG's retained players are Nicholas Pooran (Rs 21 crore), Ravi Bishnoi (Rs 11 crore), Mayank Yadav (Rs 11 crore), Mohsin Khan (Rs 4 crore) and Ayush Badoni (Rs 4 crore). Talking about the retentions, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka gave an interesting take.

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"When BCCI Wants...": Sly Dig By T20 World Cup Champion Over IPL Auction Clashing With Perth Test

'Worst Possible Case": Ricky Ponting Slams BCCI Over IPL 2025 Auction Schedule

"Mitchell Starc's Rs 24.75 Crore Record Bid In Danger...": Ex-India Star's Explosive IPL 2025 Auction Take

Australia Suffer Massive Blow, Set To Lose Important Member Midway Through 1st Test vs India: Report

Ricky Ponting Out As Commentator For India vs Australia 1st Test Due To 'IPL Factor'

KL Rahul To Be Re-Bought In IPL Auction By LSG? Coach Justin Langer Hints Big Strategy

KL Rahul Released By Lucknow Super Giants, Owner Sanjiv Goenka Brutally Trolled For Saying This