Italian fast bowler Thomas Draca became the first player from his country to sign up for the Indian Premier League (initial loading), making it an important milestone for him and his country on a global level.

The 24-year-old seamer is among the 1,574 players who have given their names for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24-25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Draca has entered the all-rounder category, with a base price of INR 30 Lakh.

In his recent stint with the Brampton Wolves in the Global T20 Canada 2024, he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker, with 11 wickets in six innings at an average of 10.63 and an economy rate of 6.88 .

The Italian speedster’s remarkable performance came against Surrey, where he recorded figures of 3/18 in four overs, playing a crucial role in defending a total of 198. His consistent performances, including spells of 3 /10 and 3/30 against Mississauga and Surrey. respectively, helped Brampton secure second place in the points table before their eventual elimination in Qualifiers 2.

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Since his international debut against Luxembourg in June 2024, where he finished with figures of 2/15, he has picked eight wickets in four T20Is at an average of 8.50 and an economy rate of 4.25. His best figures of 3/9 came against the Isle of Man.

Meanwhile, MI Emirates had already secured his services for the upcoming ILT20 season in the UAE. For the IPL 2025 auction, franchises will look to fill 204 slots, with squads limited to 25 players each.

Distribution by country of the 409 foreign players

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