India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been bought back by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction after the franchise exercised its Right to Match (RTM) option. The left-arm pacer had registered himself for the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore.
Arshdeep's release by Punjab Kings earlier raised eyebrows, as he has been one of the standout performers in T20 cricket in recent years. The 24-year-old has excelled not only in the IPL but also on the international stage. He was among the joint-highest wicket-takers in the 2023 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, playing a key role in India's victory. Since making his T20I debut in 2022, Arshdeep has claimed 95 wickets, making him the second-highest wicket-taker for India in the format behind only Yuzvendra Chahal.
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Arshdeep has been a consistent performer for Punjab Kings since 2019, picking up 76 wickets in 65 IPL matches. Despite interest from several franchises, including Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings exercised their RTM to retain the pacer at ₹18 crore.
