3 Former IPL Captains Who Will Not Be Seen IN IPL 2025

It’s less than 30 days left until the 18th season of the Indian Premier League, and today, we will discuss three former IPL captains who will not play in the upcoming IPL 2025 because they went unsold in the mega auction.

The upcoming IPL 2025 will start on March 22nd with a match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, and the league will span over two months, ending on May 25th with the finals.

The mega auction for IPL 2025, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, brought some big surprises. Three former IPL captains, who were expected to be acquired at high prices, went unsold. This list includes the IPL-winning captain, who also went unsold. 

David Warner

The biggest and most surprising name on the list was the former Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner, who went unsold in the auction. Warner, who led SRH to its maiden title in 2016, has been involved in controversies over the last few years. While insiders have confirmed that Warner going unsold is unrelated to his performance, the issue is something beyond cricket that is not discussed publicly. Two seasons ago, SRH surprisingly released David Warner, after which Delhi picked him at the auction, but a similar story repeated itself after another season.

Kane Williamson

The second player who will miss IPL 2025 is former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. Williamson has led Sunrisers Hyderabad in recent seasons and has performed well with the bat. Cricket fans around the world were surprised to learn that Williamson, who possesses a great temperament and experience, was not picked. Williamson has scored runs in matches with an average of.

Steve Smith

The third player who will not be playing in IPL 2020-2025 is Steve Smith, the former captain of the Rajasthan Royals. Smith, who has been part of the team for a long time, wasn't picked in the IPL 2025 mega auction. In 103 matches, Smith has scored over 2,500 runs in the league.