5 Indians whose comeback seems impossible in IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is all set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25. With 1574 players registering themselves, including 329 capped stars and 48 Indians, the competition for acquiring the services of some names will trigger bidding wars amongst the franchises.

For the first time, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expanded the purse size to INR 120 crore each from INR 100 crore. The registered players for the auction see South Africa lead the international contingent with 91 players, and even associate nations like Canada, Scotland, and the Netherlands making their presence felt. 

The modern game demands exceptional fitness levels, and the ability to adapt to multiple roles, but some players who have been part of the league for a long time have not been fired in recent times. With the teams having only 204 slots to fill, few big names might not make it to the biggest franchise tournament once again, as the teams have moved on and are looking for new and fresh talent. 

Here are 5 Indian Players whose comeback seems impossible in IPL 2025:

5. Amit Mishra

Veteran leg spinner Amit Mishra was bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of IPL 2023 for the base price of INR 50 lakh and might not be part of any team in this edition of the cash-rich league. Though the 41-year-old is the seventh highest-wicket taker in the competition with 174 wickets, he has not played much in the past two seasons. 

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Since joining LSG, Mishra has picked eight wickets in as many games. Last year he just got one game and warmed the bench throughout the season. With franchises looking to build their teams for the next three years, Mishra, who has already crossed the 40-age mark, might not have the same fitness level compared to a younger player. With the game moving forward rapidly, the Delhi-born might not see any team lift the paddle for him.