Sunil Gavaskar believes Kolkata Knight Riders might try to buy back Shreyas Iyer in the upcoming IPL auction, despite releasing him. He suggests a disagreement over fees might have led to Iyer's release.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is just around the corner and all ten franchises are working to assemble the best possible squads.

Shreyas Iyer, who led the Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in IPL 2024, has been released by the franchise. Despite winning the title, Iyer, along with other key players, will not be retained. This makes him the first IPL-winning captain to be let go by his team after a title win.

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has made a bold prediction that defending champions KKR will bid for Iyer once again in the mega auction.

Kolkata Knight Riders shockingly released Shreyas Iyer despite him leading them to their third title in IPL 2024. Iyer joined KKR in the IPL 2022 mega-auction and had a three-year stint with them. Iyer could be one of the highest-paid picks in the mega-auction.

KKR's title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer will be among the marquee players who will be going under the hammer in the Indian Premier League Auction 2025.