Robin Uthappa picks 5 likely most expensive spinners in IPL 2025 auction, says Yuzvendra Chahal will return to RCB

Robin Uthappa has picked five likely most expensive spinners in the IPL 2025 auction. He expects Yuzvendra Chahal to return to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and earn the highest among the spinners.

The IPL 2025 auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Ravi Bishnoi, and Rashid Khan are among the spinners already retained by their respective franchises.

During a discussion on Star Sports, Uthappa chose Chahal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Adam Zampa, Ravichandran Ashwin, and R Sai Kishore as the top five spinners at the auction. As for the first four, he said:

"I think he (Chahal) goes back to RCB and I think he goes back for big bucks. He will be the highest-paid spinner in this bunch. Adam Zampa and Hasaranga are the usual suspects. I think those guys will always find a franchise. I think Ashwin will go at a very healthy price because of his experience."

The former India batter added that Kishore is 'underrated' and wasn't utilized properly by the Gujarat Titans.

"I think Sai Kishore is underrated. He is an insane bowler at the IPL level. He is doing really well. I think it's a matter of time before he plays for India. He is a vital bowler who Gujarat have underused according to me in the IPL. He is deemed to get a good price and also get a good run at any franchise that he plays," Uthappa observed.

Uthappa added that the Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner can be effective on all surfaces.

"If he goes to RCB, I will be very happy. If he goes back to CSK, I think he will have a role to play there as well. He is the kind of bowler who, if the conditions help, will be all over you like a rash. If the conditions are tough for bowlers, he will still make it tough for batters to get runs," he elaborated.

The Titans bought Kishore for ₹3 crore at the IPL 2022 auction. He picked up seven wickets at an economy rate of 9.13 in five innings in IPL 2024.

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"The Australian bit also comes in around here" - Robin Uthappa on choosing Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa has been one of the star performers for Australia in T20Is. [P/C: Getty]

In the same discussion, Robin Uthappa was asked about his choice of Adam Zampa among his top five spinners.

"I think a lot of franchises might be interested in Adam Zampa. The Australian bit also comes in around here. The Australians are always slightly more favored than the other nationalities. I feel he is one of the top spinners going around in world cricket right now, especially in the T20I format. That's why he will augur a good price at this auction," he responded.

Zampa is Australia's highest wicket-taker in T20Is. The leg-spinner has accounted for 117 dismissals at an economy rate of 7.16 in 94 T20I innings.