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Updated – July 14, 2025 11:01 pm IST – VISAKHAPATNAM
Pyla Avinash, who represented Punjab Kings in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL), was sold for ₹11.05 lakh to Royals of Rayalasema in the auction conducted for season 4 of Andhra Premier League, in Visakhapatnam on Monday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
Franchises taking part in the Andhra Premier League (APL) have vied for all-rounders in the auction held in Visakhapatnam on Monday. The fourth season of the APL will be held from August 8 to 24 at the Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Seven franchises participated in the auction, with all-rounder Paila Avinash bagged by Royals of Rayalaseema for the highest price of ₹11.5 lakh. The same franchise also picked up P. Girinath Reddy for ₹10.05 lakh, while the Bhimavaram Bulls signed all-rounder P.V. Satyanarayana Raju for ₹9.8 lakh.
Another all-rounder, Sourabh Kumar, was acquired by the Tungabhadra Warriors for ₹8.80 lakh. In the third season, 430 players were part of the auction pool, while this season, the number has increased to 520. While six franchises competed last year, a new team has been added this season, taking the total to seven.
Published – July 14, 2025 08:52 pm IST
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