Cricket News: Rutherford, Shepherd, and Powell Snapped Up by IPL Franchises

Second Day of 2025 IPL Mega Auction Sees West Indians Making Waves

West Indians Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, and Rovman Powell were all selected by franchises on the second day of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction here on Monday.

Biggest Payday for Rutherford

The 26-year-old Rutherford bagged the biggest payday after being picked up by the Gujarat Titans for US$ 317,000.

Bidding War Intense

Rutherford, who entered the auction with a base price of US$182,000, was the subject of an intense bidding war between the Mumbai Indians and the Titans.

The Indians started the bidding at US$243 000 before the Titans countered with a bid of US$268 000.

Mumbai responded with a bid of US$ 292,000 before the Titans returned with their winning bid.

Others Who Made the Cut

Shepherd was selected by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for US$182 000, and Powell, the West Indies T20I captain, went to the Kolkata Knight Riders for the same price.

Those Who Went Unsold

Fellow West Indians Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Akeal Hosein, Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, and Roston Chase went unsold.

Conclusion

In a thrilling second day of the 2025 IPL Mega Auction, West Indians Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, and Rovman Powell have found new homes, while others have been left unsold. As the auction continues, fans eagerly await the next moves of their favorite franchises.

FAQs

* Who were the West Indians selected in the 2025 IPL Mega Auction?
– Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, and Rovman Powell
* Which franchise selected Rutherford for the highest amount?
– Gujarat Titans (US$ 317,000)
* Who were the West Indians who went unsold?
– Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Akeal Hosein, Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, and Roston Chase