List of Players and Their Sale Status Following the KCL 2025 Auction in Kerala Cricket League
The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025 auction took place on July 5, with six teams vying for top talent. The accelerated auction saw a total of 170 players registered, divided into three categories: A, B, and C.
In a historic move, Kochi Blue Tigers and Thrissur Titans entered the auction with a clean slate, without any retentions. The teams wasted no time in building their rosters, with some high-profile players finding new homes.
One of the most significant acquisitions was Sanju Samson, who was bought by Kochi Blue Tigers for an astonishing INR 26.8 lakh. Samson's price tag is a landmark, nearly four times the previous record of INR 7.4 lakh, underscoring his immense appeal and marquee status in the league. Each team had a purse of INR 50 lakh to buy 16 to 20 players, making Samson’s purchase a significant investment by Kochi Blue Tigers.
The top 5 most expensive players in the KCL 2025 auction are:
1. **Sanju Samson** – Bought by Kochi Blue Tigers for INR 26.8 lakh, he became the most expensive player in KCL history, significantly surpassing the previous record.
2. **Vishnu Vinod** – Sold to Kollam Sailors for INR 12.8 lakh.
3. **Jalaj Saxena** – Purchased by Alleppey Ripples for INR 12.4 lakh.
4. **Basil Thampi** – Bought by Trivandrum Royals for INR 8.4 lakh.
5. For the fifth spot, while the exact amount isn't explicitly highlighted for a fifth player in the auction, notable bids include Anand Krishnan (INR 7 lakh) and Abdul Basith (INR 6.4 lakh), who drew high bids.
Other notable sales include Mohammed Kaif (Category 1.50) being sold to Alleppey Ripples, and Sachin PS being sold to Kollam Sailors for 0.75 lakh. Rakesh KJ (Category 0.75) was sold to Kochi Blue Tigers, and Ibnul Afthab (Category 3.65) remains with Calicut Globstars.
The Right-to-Match (RTM) option was also available, allowing teams to retain players at a pre-determined price. Key retentions include Mohammed Ishaque (RTM) by Thrissur Titans and Jobin Joby (RTM) by Kochi Blue Tigers.
The auction saw a number of players remaining unsold in both Category B and Category C. Notable unsold players in Category B include Appu Prakash, Krishna Narayan, Aswin Anand, Rohan Nair, Kamil Aboobacker, Akarsh AK, Vinay Varghese, Kiran Sagar, Aditya, Vishnu P Kumar, Aswanth Sanker, Gokul Gopinath, Abhiram S, Pavan Sridhar, Manav Krishna, Sachin MS, Abi Biju, Arjun Venugopal, Sharon SS, Asif Ali, Niranjan V Dev, Jishnu A, Omar Abubacker.
In Category C, Anaz Nazeer, Akshay Siv, Liston Augustine, Rahaan Raheem, Nazal P, Yedu Sundaram, Sreehari Nair, Anoop G, Jaivin Jackson, Badarudeen PP, Vishnu TM, Hridhay Abhilash, Aadharsh RP, Vidhun Venugopal, Adithya K, Sooraj, Adhi Abhilash, Anandhu Sunil, Jobin, Neel Sunny, Albin VJ, Rehan Sai, Akhil S Nair, Sarath Chandra Prasad, Niranjan GH, Harikrishnan N, Prasoon Prasad, Hermishice R, Tejas CM, Ujwal Krishna, Sanjay VR, S Anand Sagar, Adithya Mohan.
The Kerala Cricket League is set for an exciting second edition, with six teams participating: Aries Kollam Sailors, Alleppey Ripples, Calicut Globstars, Trivandrum Royals, Kochi Blue Tigers, and Thrissur Titans. The league is sure to provide thrilling cricket action, with each team boasting a mix of experienced and promising players.
Sports enthusiasts will eagerly follow the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025, as it promises exciting cricket action with six teams participating. The KCL auction held in July saw top talent being vied for by the teams, with the sports world buzzing about the acquisition of Sanju Samson by Kochi Blue Tigers for a record-breaking INR 26.8 lakh, underscoring the significance of cricket news in the league.
