With not a single player from Bangladesh getting picked in this year’s IPL auction, Bangladeshi fans have accused the BCCI of being biased against the Bangladeshi players. They have raised some serious allegations against BCCI due to socio-political tensions, including concerns over minority persecution in Bangladesh, and more.
The curtains over the IPL 2025 mega auction falls on 25 November with after whopping 182 players were sold for Rs 639.15 crore across two days at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah on Monday. Record-breaking bids and some surprise picks, the auction had it all. While teams like Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals had to wait for their moments, we saw teams like LSG and PBKS flexing their financial might and rope in the big names. The teams are locked in for the upcoming season.
Indian fans take a stand
The exclusion of Bangladeshi players has brought attention to the intersection of sports and politics. While the IPL has excluded Pakistani players citing security concerns, this incident highlights how broader socio-political issues can impact player selections. The Indian fans have a say for these allegations that if Pakistan is contained from from the IPL due to laying out terrorism, same consequences should be faced by Bangladesh for prosecuting hindus.
Bangladeshi Players registered for IPL Auction
| No. | Player | Auction Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mustafizur Rahman | Rs 2 crore |
| 2 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Rs 1 crore |
| 3 | Shakib Al Hasan | Rs 1 crore |
| 4 | Taskin Ahmed | Rs 1 crore |
| 5 | Rishad Hossain | Rs 75 lakhs |
| 6 | Litton Das | Rs 75 lakhs |
| 7 | Towhid Hridoy | Rs 75 lakhs |
| 8 | Shoriful Islam | Rs 75 lakhs |
| 9 | Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Rs 75 lakhs |
| 10 | Mahedi Hasan | Rs 75 lakhs |
| 11 | Hasan Mahmud | Rs 75 lakhs |
| 12 | Nahid Rana | Rs 75 lakhs |
