The TATA IPL 2025 Auction commences today in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah. In an opening battle for the bowlers, the Kings in the North took it to the Superstars of South in an interesting bidding war.
The first player under the hammer is none other than World Cup winner Indian Pacer Arshdeep Singh. Singh with a base price of 2 crore was on the list of many teams. However, the battle boils down to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. Starting with a bid of 2 crore Sunrisers locked the turbanator for a staggering 15.75 crore.
Punjab Kings Use RTM Card to Hold on to Arshdeep Singh.
Once Hyderabad locked the price for Singh, Punjab Kings were given the option to use the Right to Match Card . Giving an option to Sunrises to propose a sell of price.
Interestingly Punjab bagged Arshdeep Singh for a Staggering 18 crore to close the first bid of the evening. No matter what it’s the Pacer from Punjab who’s heading bag home with a bag full of cash money.
Arshdeep Singh is an Indian professional cricketer, known for his left-arm medium-fast bowling. Born on February 5, 1999, in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, he moved to Kharar near Chandigarh where he honed his cricketing skills. Arshdeep made his international debut in July 2022 against England in a T20I match, where he notably bowled a maiden over on debut, making him only the third Indian to achieve this feat in T20I cricket after Jhulan Goswami and Ajit Agarkar.
Journey of Arshdeep Singh to the Pinnacle of Sports
Singh was part of the Indian U-19 team that won the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he showcased his potential by taking three wickets in two matches. His domestic career began with Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and he has since become a key player in both domestic and international cricket. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Arshdeep plays for Punjab Kings, where he has established himself as a death-overs specialist, known for his precise yorkers and ability to bowl effectively at speeds over 140 kph.
During the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Arshdeep was a pivotal member of the Indian team that won the tournament, emerging as the joint-highest wicket-taker with 17 scalps. His bowling in the tournament was crucial, especially in critical situations, enhancing his reputation as a clutch performer. His performances in 2022 and 2024 T20 World Cups have cemented his place in the Indian T20I squad, where he is among the leading wicket-takers for the team.
Arshdeep Singh’s journey from a U-19 World Cup winner to a key component of India’s T20I bowling attack highlights his rapid rise in cricket. His skills, particularly in the shortest format, continue to make him an asset to the Indian cricket team.
