After the mega auction of IPL 2025, the squads of all the teams have changed. This time the dominance of Indian players was seen in the auction. At the same time, some teams bet on their old players only, so that the winning combination of the last season can be maintained. IPL 2024 champion Kolkata Knight Riders have once again prepared a strong team, but they decided not to buy a star player this time. This player was a part of the KKR team for the last few seasons. After which this player’s wife had expressed her displeasure on social media. Now former Indian player Akash Chopra has given a big statement on this issue.
Aakash Chopra’s big statement
Kolkata Knight Riders decided to part ways with Nitish Rana this time. KKR neither retained Nitish Rana nor bought him in the auction. He was a part of this team for the last 7 years and also played the role of captain. Nitish’s wife Sachi Marwah had made a post on social media when KKR did not buy Nitish. Nitish Rana’s wife Sachi had tweeted against KKR and wrote, loyalty is expensive, not everyone can afford it. Aakash Chopra has expressed his views against such statements.
Aakash Chopra said, ‘Loyalty is expensive, absolutely true and this is where I would like to tell wives, girlfriends or any other family member that there is absolutely no need for your contribution with cryptic messages. You are not helping your loved one. They can fight their own battles. Loyalty is expensive and glitter is also expensive.
Aakash Chopra on his KKR analysis video: Loyalty is expensive, absolutely right and this is where I would like to tell wives, girlfriends or any other family members that your contribution with cryptic messages is absolutely not needed. You are not helping your loved one. pic.twitter.com/QWc7oD9O6o
— KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) November 28, 2024
Nitish Rana becomes part of Rajasthan Royals
Nitish Rana will now be seen playing for Rajasthan Royals team in IPL 2025. This time Nitish had entered the auction with a base price of Rs 1.50 crore. It was expected that KKR would bid on him and keep him with the team. But KKR did not even make a bid, after which Rajasthan included Nitish in its team by paying a hefty amount of Rs 4.20 crore. Let us tell you, Nitish Rana has scored 2636 runs in 107 matches in IPL at an average of 28.65. His strike rate is more than 135. Nitish is also a part time bowler.