David Warner, the veteran Australian cricketer, failed to attract any bids at the IPL 2025 auction. Despite his incredible IPL legacy, Warner’s future in the league is uncertain.
David Warner’s IPL Legacy
David Warner has been a consistent performer in the IPL since 2009, representing Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Over his career, Warner established himself as one of the most reliable batsmen in the tournament.
He played a key role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2016 victory, scoring a massive 848 runs in the season.
His leadership at Hyderabad helped shape the franchise’s strong identity in the IPL.
Despite being banned for the 2018 season due to the ball-tampering scandal, Warner returned to IPL action in 2022, joining Delhi Capitals.
He also captained the side in 2023 during Rishabh Pant’s absence.
His leadership and batting skills have made him one of the most celebrated foreign players in the IPL, with over 6,500 runs and 4 centuries.
Surprising Auction Outcome
Despite his impressive statistics and leadership qualities, David Warner went unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
It is surprising given his unmatched record among overseas batsmen in the IPL.
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Warner’s failure to attract any bids has raised questions about his future in the IPL.
His age, combined with his declining performance in recent seasons, may have deterred franchises from bidding for him.
However, it’s possible that Warner could still be a part of the IPL in a different capacity or through a different league.
David Warner’s IPL Journey
David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden IPL title in 2016, scoring 848 runs, including a match-winning 69 in the final.
He also became the fastest to reach 5000 and 6000 IPL runs.
After playing for Delhi Capitals in the last three seasons, Warner had a poor 2024 season with 168 runs, leading to his failure to attract any bids in the 2025 IPL auction.
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