By KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Shreyas Iyer have all experienced setbacks in their cricket careers but are making great comebacks with new IPL teams.
- KL Rahul, who was released by the Lucknow Super Giants before the IPL 2025 auction, was acquired by the Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore. This is his fifth IPL team. Rahul, who has 4683 runs in 132 IPL matches, is excited to join a new franchise and play alongside veteran players such as Mitchell Starc and Axar Patel. Despite his previous problems, he is excited to contribute to his new squad.
- Mohammed Siraj, released by Royal Challengers Bangalore following IPL 2024, was soon signed by Gujarat Titans for ₹12.25 crore. Siraj, known for his dependability in ODI cricket, is hoping to help Gujarat win their second IPL crown. Despite being pulled from India’s Champions Trophy squad earlier this year, he is still focused on his IPL performance as a method to restore form and recognition.
- Kuldeep Yadav has also seen ups and downs. He was retained by the Delhi Capitals and will continue to share the dressing room with players such as KL Rahul. Kuldeep has been an important player for both India and his IPL clubs in recent years, and his contributions will be critical to Delhi’s success.
- Shreyas Iyer: His departure from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has indeed created a significant buzz. Iyer expressed unhappiness with KKR’s lack of communication regarding his retention. Despite leading the team to their first IPL title in ten years in 2024, he was not retained due to a lack of serious negotiations about his future with the franchise. Financial Aspects: Reports say Iyer requested an “exorbitant salary,” which KKR refused to meet, leading to his release.
