The IPL 2025 auction has come to an end. Some players are celebrating with joy, while others are feeling sad and disappointed. Today, we will talk about ten players who did not get selected in the auction. These players are shocked, and we are shocked too.
1. Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw is the first player on our list. He was once compared to the great Sachin Tendulkar by the ICC. It is hard to believe that he was not selected this year. Last time, he was retained for 12 crores. This time, he had a base price of 75 lakhs, but he did not get picked. He was even removed from the Mumbai squad. This shows that talent alone is not enough.

2. Shardul Thakur
The next player is Shardul Thakur. He is also known as “Lord Thakur.” He was sold for 10.75 crores in the previous auctions. But this year, he did not sell at all. This is very surprising. Shardul can bat and bowl well. He has taken 94 wickets in 95 matches and has a strike rate close to 140. It is shocking that no team wanted him this time.

3. Mayank Agarwal
Mayank Agarwal is another name that shocked many. He was sold for 8 crores last year. This year, he was unsold. He played only four matches last year and scored just 32 runs. His average was only 16. He used to be the captain of Punjab Kings and had a great career. His recent performances have not been good, but he still has the potential to make a comeback.

4. David Warner
David Warner is one of the greatest players in IPL history. He has scored 6,565 runs and won the Orange Cap three times. But this year, he went unsold. He might have retired from international cricket, which could be a reason for this. Last year, he played eight matches and scored 16 runs, showing a slower strike rate. This is a big loss for IPL fans.

5. Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson is also unsold. He has been a great player but has faced injury issues. His slow playing style and fitness problems could have led to his unsold status. It seems that he may not return to IPL now.

6. Jimmy Anderson
Jimmy Anderson, the famous English bowler, also did not get picked. At 42 years old, he applied to play in the IPL. Many were surprised, but no franchise showed interest in him. It is sad that a great bowler like him will not be part of the IPL.

7. Steve Smith
Steve Smith is another big name that went unsold. Many thought he would get picked, but no team showed interest. Last year, he scored 318 runs in 13 matches. His average was 28, and his strike rate was 142. But this year, no one wanted him.

8. Joe Root
Joe Root also did not find a team in this auction. He is a well-known player, but it seems teams did not want him this year. It is surprising to see such great players left out.

9. Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh had a chance to be picked again, but he also went unsold. Last year, he was bought for 14 crores. This year, there were no bids for him. It is shocking because he has shown great performances in the past.

10. Naveen-ul-Haq
Lastly, we have Naveen-ul-Haq. He was not picked either. There were talks about him, but no one placed a bid. This means there will be no more drama between him and Virat Kohli this season.

Conclusion
These ten players are some of the biggest names who went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. It is surprising and sad for their fans. Many factors could have led to their unsold status, including recent performances, fitness issues, and team strategies. What do you think? Who else do you think should have been picked? Let us know in the comments!