England’s Jimmy Anderson Goes Unsold in IPL Auction While 13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest Ever Player to Secure Deal in India

The latest Indian Premier League (IPL) auction saw some surprising moments, including England’s legendary fast bowler, Jimmy Anderson, going unsold.

Despite being available for a price that was slightly higher than a rising Indian star, Anderson failed to attract bids from any of the 10 teams.

At 42 years old and retired from Test cricket, the absence of interest in the all-time leading Test wicket-taker marked a significant moment in this year’s auction.

A Teenage Sensation Makes History

On the flip side, a 13-year-old Indian cricketer, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, made history by becoming the youngest player ever to be sold at the auction.

The Rajasthan Royals, under the guidance of former India captain Rahul Dravid, secured Suryavanshi for 11 million rupees (around £104,000).

His rise to prominence was fueled by a recent stunning performance where he scored a 58-ball century for India’s U19 team against Australia’s U19s in an unofficial Test match in Chennai.

Big Deals for England’s White-Ball Players

While Anderson went unsold, several other English cricketers made their way into the IPL.

England’s white-ball batter Will Jacks was purchased by Mumbai Indians for £500,000.

Sam Curran, who recently became a key player in England’s white-ball setup, returned to Chennai Super Kings in a £230,000 deal.

Jacob Bethell, an all-rounder, was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for £246,000, joining his teammates Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone at the franchise.

Other Notable Signings

The auction also saw other key players being snapped up.

Fast bowler Brydon Carse was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for £95,000, while all-rounder Jamie Overton, another addition to the Super Kings squad, was picked up for £143,000.

Moeen Ali, known for his all-rounder skills, was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for £189,000.

As the IPL continues to grow in prominence and financial power, this year’s auction has provided fans with an exciting glimpse into the future of domestic cricket.