The IPL 2025 auction saw some big players fetching huge amounts, whether we talk about Indian players or foreign internationals. However, for a few, it wasn’t as amazing an experience, as many big foreign international players went unsold. It feels like, for them, their IPL career is over, and standing at the last line, where getting to the IPL center stage looks difficult. But now, for them, the PSL stage is certainly open. Not long ago, it came into the spotlight that PSL franchises are targeting those players who went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
There are various factors behind this, but there’s no doubt that some names are going to be in demand in the upcoming PSL 2025 draft. According to reports, PCB is considering hosting the player draft in London or Dubai. The decision to take the player draft outside of Pakistan is to create more branding, and this can only happen if the event takes place in a major country. So, who are the three players who will grab the spotlight if they feature in the PSL draft? See three names who could shine in the PSL despite going unsold in the IPL auction.
Players who could be in demand in PSL despite going unsold in IPL 2025 auction
David Warner
No one believed it when it was happening, but it’s a fact that no bidder showed any interest in Australian legend David Warner. At one point, he was considered one of the main men in the IPL, from giving SRH an IPL trophy to making runs for Delhi. However, the last few seasons didn’t go well for him, and age was not on his side. Despite this, he is still known for his aggressive batting and prolific scoring. Now, since the Indian audience won’t be seeing him, he could be one to snatch the spotlight in the PSL as well.
Daryl Mitchell
After a groundbreaking performance in last year’s 50-over World Cup for New Zealand, where Mitchell made 52 runs, he received a big cheque of 14 crores in the IPL 2024. He went on to score 318 runs in 13 matches. However, ahead of the IPL auction, CSK released him, and in the auction, he went unsold. Now, he could be the player that PSL teams are surely eyeing to make things interesting.
Jonny Bairstow
Last but not least, England’s Jonny Bairstow, always considered a batter who can dominate any bowler, has recently faced more challenges than successes. There’s no question about his consistency when he played for SRH, but after moving to PBKS, things changed. As a result, the Punjab franchise decided to release him ahead of the auction. However, there’s no doubt about this hard-hitting opener’s ability, especially in the first few overs, where he provides a solid foundation. Also, his wicketkeeping skills make him a valuable player, likely to grab attention in the PSL.
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