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IPL Auction: Stars Who Took Big Pay Cuts

Here's a list of some players who were signed for massive paycuts by the franchises in the IPL 2025 auctions

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1. Mitchell Starc

The Aussie pacer made headlines after he was bought for Rs 24.74 crore in 2024. However, he was signed for Rs 11.75 crore by Delhi Capitals in 2025.

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2. Sam Curran

The England all-rounder was signed by Chennai Super Kings for just Rs Rs 2.40 crore. His last fees was Rs 18.75 crore from Punjab Kings. 

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3. Glenn Maxwell

Maxwell was paid Rs 11 crore for services by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024. However in 2025, he was signed by PBKS for Rs 4.2 crore. 

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4. Tim David

David was signed for Rs 3 crore by RCB. Earlier in 2024, he was paid Rs 8.25 crore by Mumbai Indians.

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5. Sameer Rizvi 

The uncapped Indian batter was signed by CSK for Rs 8.4 crore. However, he only received a paycheck of only Rs 95 lakh by DC in 2025. 

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6. Washington Sundar

The India all-rounder has been signed by Gujarat Titans for Rs 3.2 crore in 2025. Earlier in 2024, he was paid Rs 8.75 crore by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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7. Faf du Plessis 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid Rs 7 crore to their former skipper in 2024. However, he has now been signed by DC at just Rs 2 crore. 

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