Written By: Akshat Jain | Updated: Apr 3, 2025, 2:56 AM
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This series of images will showcase 6 prominent players who, like Arjun Tendulkar, are also unlikely to feature in a single match during IPL 2025.
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MI captain Hardik Pandya places greater trust in emerging talents like Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur and Satyanarayan Raju instead of Arjun Tendulkar.
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Lungi Ngidi is a South African cricketer who represents the national team. He was recognized as one of the five Cricketers of the Year at the 2018 South African Cricket Annual Awards. Lungi Ngidi was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for Rs 1 crore during the IPL 2025 auction.
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Anukul Sudhakar Roy is an Indian cricketer who represents Jharkhand and plays for Kolkata Knight Riders. He was included in India's team for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in December 2017. Roy shared the title of highest wicket-taker in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Anukul Roy, a left-arm spinner and versatile player, was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 40 lakh in the IPL 2025 auction and is now part of the KKR roster for the 2025 season.
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Mukesh Choudhary is an Indian cricketer who represents Maharashtra in domestic competitions and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He began his first-class career with Maharashtra during the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy, making his debut on November 9, 2017. Mukesh Choudhary, a left-arm pacer, was acquired by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 30 lakhs in the IPL 2025 mega auction and is anticipated to be a key part of their bowling lineup.
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Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka is a cricketer from South Africa, known for his left-arm fast bowling. He represented South Africa in the Under-19 World Cup, where he claimed 3 wickets for 32 runs in 10 overs during the semi-final against India. Maphaka made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2024. Kwena Maphaka, a talented South African left-arm pacer, was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.5 crore in the IPL 2025 bidding event.
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Shamar Joseph is a cricketer from Guyana who represents his country in first-class cricket and plays for the West Indies at the international level. He is a right-arm pace bowler. Joseph made his debut for the West Indies in January 2024 during a match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Shamar Joseph has been included in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) roster for IPL 2025. He was acquired by the franchise for Rs 75 lakh at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
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Thangarasu Natarajan is an Indian cricketer who represents the national team. He debuted for India in December 2020. Presently, he plays for Delhi Capitals in the IPL and competes for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket. Delhi Capitals acquired his services for the IPL 2025 at a massive price of Rs 10.75 crore.
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