A total of 574 players will go under the hammer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25, the BCCI announced on Friday.  

The auction list comprises 48 capped and 318 uncapped Indians, along with 193 capped and 12 uncapped overseas players.  

READ: IPL 2025 auction: Full list of 574 players set to go under the hammer on November 24 and 25

However, a few big names will not be part of this year’s auction. Sportstar takes a look at the top five: 

1) Ben Stokes – The big-hitting all-rounder and England Test captain last played in the 2023 IPL season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), appearing in two matches and scoring only 15 runs. Stokes has also not been part of England’s T20I side since the 2022 T20 World Cup final.  

Cameron Green has sustained a back injury.
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2) Cameron Green – The Australian all-rounder was a part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad in IPL 2024 but wasn’t retained ahead of the auction, owing to a back injury that has ruled him out for the next six months at least.

Jofra Archer has been suffering from recurring injuries.
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3) Jofra Archer – England’s premier fast bowler has struggled with injuries over the last three years, limiting his appearances for both his national team and in the IPL. Archer last featured in the 2023 season for Mumbai Indians, playing five matches and taking just two wickets. 

Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
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4) Shikhar Dhawan – The Indian opener announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August this year. Dhawan could only lead Punjab Kings in five matches in the previous edition before being ruled out with a shoulder injury. The first batter in the tournament’s history to score two successive hundreds, Dhawan also holds the record for the most fours in the IPL (768). His 497 runs were crucial in SRH’s run to the final of IPL 2018. 

Jason Roy is an explosive opener.
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5) Jason Roy – Roy last played for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023, scoring 285 runs in eight matches. The English opener has previously represented Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and the now-defunct Gujarat Lions. He withdrew from the 2024 season due to personal reasons. Roy recently played for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, scoring only 195 runs in eight games.