IPL 2025: England's brilliant all-rounder Sam Curran was included in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their team for Rs 2.40 crore. However, this time there has been a huge decline in Karan's salary, which is 87% less than his 2023 auction.
Sam Curran and IPL journey
Sam Curran's IPL journey started in 2019, when Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) bought him for Rs 7.2 crore. That season, Curran impressed everyone with his bowling, especially by taking a hat-trick against Delhi Capitals. Karan became one of the youngest players to take a hat-trick in IPL history.
In 2023, Curran created history when Punjab Kings bought him for Rs 18.50 crore, making him among the most expensive IPL players at that time. His all-round ability, which included bowling in the powerplay and death overs and scoring useful runs in the middle order, made him a key player in the league.
Punjab Kings did not choose RTM card
Karan was a part of Punjab Kings from 2019 to 2024. But this time Punjab did not use the Right to Match (RTM) card. This decision was quite shocking, because Karan had made important contributions to the team in the past years.
return to csk
On the second day of the IPL 2025 auction, Chennai Super Kings bought Karan for Rs 2.40 crore. This is a big achievement for CSK, because Karan had performed brilliantly while playing for them in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. CSK team has once again expressed confidence in Karan and included him in their squad.
87% cut in salary
While Karan had got Rs 18.50 crore in the 2023 auction, this time he was bought for only Rs 2.40 crore. This represents an 87% cut in Karan's salary. However, expectations regarding Karan's role have increased with his return to CSK.
Sam Curran's future
Sam Curran is once again ready to make a mark with his performance in the IPL. By joining an experienced team like Chennai Super Kings, he will get a chance to showcase his versatility. It will be interesting to see how he performs in the 2025 season and how he contributes to CSK winning the title.
This auction proves that a player's value in IPL always depends on his current form and the needs of the team. Now all eyes are on Karan to see how he accepts this new challenge.
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