Big Price, No Performance – 3 Young Stars Failing In IPL 2025

After being retained for hefty sums ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, three young Indian players - Rinku Singh, Nitish Reddy, and Dhruv Jurel - are struggling to live up to expectations, with underwhelming performances that have put pressure on their respective teams.

Bought for crores, failing for runs 

Nitish Reddy was retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 6 crore after an impressive run in 2024. Bought for just Rs 20 lakh earlier, he was seen as a future star. But in IPL 2025, his form has dipped drastically - scoring only 133 runs in 7 innings of 8 matches.

Rinku Singh, who was one of Kolkata Knight Riders' biggest assets in last year's IPL, earned a massive Rs 13 crore retention. However, the left-hander has been out of form this season, scoring just 133 runs in 7 innings across 8 matches - far from the impact he had last year.

Dhruv Jurel, retained by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 14 crore, began the season on a high with a superb 70-run knock in the opener. However, his form has declined since, managing only 121 runs in the next 7 innings, bringing his total to 191 runs in 8 matches.

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Despite their promising past performances, these young stars have failed to deliver this season, raising concerns for their franchises that had invested crores based on previous success. With the league stage nearing its final stretch, a turnaround is needed - both for the players and their teams.

Race to IPL playoffs heats up!

With the conclusion of Match 41 in IPL 2025, the playoff battle has reached a thrilling stage. While a few teams have secured a strong footing in the top four, others are locked in a tight contest, fighting to stay in the hunt.

As the league nears its final leg, every match, run, and point has become crucial in determining who advances to the knockout stage.

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