IPL 2025: R Ashwin, Sam Curran, And Glenn Maxwell Return To Their Franchises

The IPL auction often feels like a reunion, bringing back familiar faces to their old teams. As the 2025 season approaches, several well-known players are returning to their previous franchises, creating a buzz among fans and teams. The excitement is building as these cricketers prepare to rejoin their former squads.

Some players find it hard to resist the call of their original teams. The 2025 season will see many such returns, from powerful batsmen to skilled bowlers. This trend highlights how the IPL often draws players back to where they started.

Ravichandran Ashwin's return to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a significant moment for IPL 2025. After playing for Rajasthan Royals, Ashwin is back with CSK, a team known for its loyalty and legacy. Purchased for Rs 9.75 crore at the Jeddah auction, his comeback feels like destiny fulfilled.

CSK has always been home to top spinners like Muttiah Muralitharan and Ravindra Jadeja. With Ashwin donning the yellow jersey again, it seems like the team is complete once more.

Jofra Archer's absence from the IPL felt like an unresolved story. Now, he's back with Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025 after being bought for Rs 12.50 crore. His high-speed bowling adds a formidable edge to the Royals' attack, making him a game-changer.

Trent Boult Rejoins MI

Trent Boult is renowned for his deadly yorkers and has been crucial to Mumbai Indians' success. After some time away, he's returning to MI for Rs 12.50 crore in the 2025 auction. His partnership with Jasprit Bumrah promises to be as lethal as ever.

Boult's return isn't just about stats; it's about teamwork. His unique bowling style complements Bumrah's variations perfectly, posing a challenge for any batting line-up.

Glenn Maxwell Back with Punjab Kings

The IPL wouldn't be complete without Glenn Maxwell's dynamic presence. Despite a quiet 2024 season, he's back with Punjab Kings after intense bidding involving CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Fans hope his explosive batting will boost Punjab's performance in IPL 2025.

Sam Curran's Journey

Sam Curran's IPL journey has seen ups and downs in terms of price tags—from Rs 18.50 crore in 2023 to Rs 2.40 crore in 2025. Now with Chennai Super Kings again, CSK seems confident in their strategy by securing this English all-rounder at a lower cost.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Returns Home

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) marks another special homecoming story in IPL history. Starting his career there in 2009 before moving on successfully elsewhere—most notably Sunrisers Hyderabad—RCB acquired him again at Rs10 .75 crore during this year's auction.

The upcoming season promises thrilling reunions that remind us why we love cricket so much: seeing beloved players come back home where they belong creates unforgettable moments on-field while strengthening team dynamics off-field too!