Many combinations are being tried in the IPL auction as teams look to fill the void that they could not fill earlier. But due to the dynamics of the auction, not every call turns out to be the right one. Over the years, from releasing future superstars to overspending on players who fail to perform, franchises have made decisions that have cost them losses.
These auction mistakes often attract attention when the same players shine elsewhere or when a team struggles in the role they thought they had covered. Notably, even the most experienced think-tanks can slip up and in a competitive league like the IPL, even a single wrong decision can derail a franchise's plans.
Here are the 3 IPL auction mistakes teams regret the most
Kolkata Knight Riders let go of IPL winning captain
Kolkata Knight Riders' decision to release title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction was shocking, especially after he led the franchise to its first trophy in a decade. Despite initial discussions about retention, Iyer revealed that a lack of communication from KKR ultimately led to his exit.
The decision almost immediately backfired for Kolkata as the star batsman was bought by Punjab Kings for a record Rs 26.75 crore. Subsequently, Iyer led Punjab to the IPL final in the same year. While KKR has backed its long-standing core, the franchise is still believed to be hurt by the departure of the captain who led them to the title.
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