Andhra Premier League Season 4 Auction: Records Broken, New Franchises Join the Game

Andhra Premier League Season 4 Auction: Records Broken, New Franchises Join the Game

Visakhapatnam, July 2025 :  The cricketing spotlight in Andhra Pradesh shone bright this week as the Andhra Premier League (APL) Season 4 Auction took center stage in Visakhapatnam. With over 520 players in the pool, fresh franchises, and record-breaking bids, the auction turned out to be a high-voltage event that has set the tone for an exciting cricket season ahead. Mega Bids & Star Retentions Nine players with IPL or international experience were placed in a special marquee category, and eight of them were successfully retained by their respective franchises. The buzz of the day? Ricky Bhui who emerged as the highest-retained player, earning a solid ₹10.26 lakhs. However, it was P. Avinash who stole the auction spotlight as the most expensive buy of the day, with a franchise spending ₹11.5 lakhs to secure his services. Big Names, Smart Buys Franchises didn’t shy away from investing in seasoned and young talent alike. Notable players like Hanuma Vihari, Ashwin Hebbar, Shaik Rasheed, K…