Which three players have been added to the IPL 2025 auction final list?

The player list for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction has seen a minor adjustment, with three late additions in the form of Jofra Archer, Hardik Tamore, and Saurabh Netravlakar. The event is scheduled to take place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, with all 10 franchises looking to forge new squads upon the end of the three-year cycle.

Archer's absence was one of the talking points when the player list was initially released. The all-rounder has faced numerous setbacks due to injuries, and last played for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2023 edition. He has been viewed as a key part of England's Ashes aspirations away from home, despite last playing red-ball cricket in 2021.

He is available at a base price of INR 2 crore. During the last mega auction, he fetched a winning bid of INR 8 crore. The player's name will come up among the players in Set 6, designated for fast bowlers, during the auction.

USA's Saurabh Netravalkar had been quizzed constantly about his presence in the IPL auction amid his recent rise. The left-arm pacer had a fruitful campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup, and followed it up with a promising run of matches in the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC), which includes a number of IPL franchises' sister teams.

Hardik Tamore, a reliable wicket-keeper, is part of the Mumbai setup across formats. He recently played the first phase of the Ranji Trophy season, and is currently representing the side in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Both Netravalkar and Tamore are available at a base price of INR 30 Lakh, and both come across as reliable backup prospects for franchises to consider, given that personnel on bench is as crucial as putting out a strong playing XI in the modern era.

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Several IPL franchises may have their eyes set on Archer despite his injury concerns

Jofra Archer has showcased his abilities on various occasions as to what he can possibly bring to the table. The ability to bowl at 150 kmph with his tall frame, and te ability to chip in with runs down the order, all make him a lucrative option for the franchises to consider.

Since the element of unavailability has been eradicated due to the new measures that the authorities have set in place, the only remaining concern is the prospect of injuries.