Any foreign player who has not signed up for the mega auction will not be able to participate in the auction the following year.

Ben Stokes' name was missing from the long list of 1,574 players who have registered for the player's auction.

The BCCI recently introduced a rule preventing overseas players from re-entering the IPL if they pull out after registering.

Under new rules announced by the IPL last month, it also means that Stokes will not be eligible to play in the 2026 competition

Ben Stokes opts not to enter IPL auction - The England Test captain will sit out the Twenty20 competition for the second year in succession.

Legendary England pacer James Anderson has registered for the Indian Premier League auction for the first time in his career. The Test specialist, who recently retired after playing the 1st Test match in West Indies in July 2024,

James Anderson last played a T20 game more than 10 years ago, but the fast-bowling legend, who retired from international cricket in July this year, feels he has enough gas left in the tank to have a go in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Each franchise will be able to form a maximum squad of 25 players (including retained players), and a total of 204 slots will be up for grabs at the auction.

Ben Stokes is likely to lead a string of key England players sitting out the 2025 Indian Premier League ahead of a huge year for his Test team.

Captain Ben Stokes opts to skip next year's Indian Premier League, but former England bowler James Anderson and Jofra Archer register for the upcoming auction.

The IPL 2024 mega auction list features notable names like James Anderson, who registered for the first time, and Mitchell Starc, returning after a hefty price tag last year. However, Ben Stokes opted out to prioritize his fitness.