IPL 2025 Auction: Sunil Gavaskar Reckons Shreyas Iyer May Get Bid From DC if KKR Don't

With less than a week to go for IPL 2025 mega auction, speculations are rife over former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer. Despite having led Kolkata Knight Riders side to title, he was released by franchise. While some think KKR may bid for him again at auction, former India opener Sunil Gavaskar reckons even if KKR don't, Delhi Capitals will. 

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'If KKR don't bid, I feel Delhi will'

"When KKR won last year (IPL 2024), Shreyas Iyer was captain. As I said earlier for Rishabh Pant as well, at times, re could be a disagreement on fees. However, I also feel once Shreyas Iyer comes into auction, KKR might also bid for his services. If KKR don't bid, I feel Delhi will do that," former India captain said on Star Sports.

former India opener also reckons that re will be a toss-up in Capitals' management mind about getting Iyer in auction or bringing ir last season's skipper Rishabh Pant back via RTM card.

‘Delhi will want him (Iyer)’

"Delhi will want him because y will also need to find a captain if Rishabh Pant isn't in ir team. So I feel Delhi will definitely try to use RTM card or bring Rishabh Pant back into ir team at auction," he said.

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Iyer With KKR

Iyer led KKR side brilliantly, taking key decisions and hence it was a surprise to see franchise release him. It would be interesting to see if Iyer draws a bid from KKR or not at auction.