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IPL 2026 mini auction unfolded at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on December 16, drawing global attention as franchises vied for 77 slots with a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore. Amid record buys like Cameron Green to KKR for ₹25.20 crore and Matheesha Pathirana to the same team for ₹18 crore, numerous high-profile players failed to attract bids, reshaping narratives …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction concluded with an electrifying session that saw franchises reshuffle their rosters through a mix of record-breaking bids and strategic acquisitions. In an auction shaped by the demand for versatile all-rounders and emerging domestic talent, the ten franchises completed their squads by filling all available slots, investing heavily while bringing in a strong mix …

The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi delivered its usual mix of surprises, but perhaps the most talked-about narrative was the high-stakes chess match played out between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) CEO, Kavya Maran, and the strategic team of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Maran’s aggressive, almost calculated counter-bidding for two specific uncapped players forced CSK to splurge a record-breaking ₹28.40 crore …

IPL 2026 auction at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi has ignited fierce bidding wars, with franchises splashing over ₹237 crore across 77 slots for 369 players. Kolkata Knight Riders led the spending with their massive ₹64.3 crore purse, securing two top buys early, while Chennai Super Kings stunned with high investments in uncapped talents. Surprise packages like unknown domestic stars …

The IPL 2026 mini-auction witnessed an unprecedented surge in the value of domestic Indian talent, culminating in a historic moment where two uncapped players were bought by the same franchise for the same record-breaking price. Wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma of Rajasthan became the second player in the auction to be purchased for a mammoth ₹14.20 crore by Chennai Super Kings (CSK), …

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green’s record-breaking ₹25.2 crore deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has grabbed headlines, but the final payout tells a different story. BCCI’s new overseas player cap reshapes IPL 2026 auction economics Due to the BCCI’s newly introduced ‘maximum fee’ rule for overseas players, Cameron Green will receive only ₹18 crore from the agreement, despite being the most …

The sensational Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, known widely as ‘Baby Malinga’ for his unique slinging action, became a centerpiece of the IPL 2026 auction shortly after the record-breaking sale of Cameron Green. Released surprisingly by Chennai Super Kings despite his proven death-overs expertise, Pathirana was quickly identified by several teams needing a specialist finisher with the ball. Starting from …

The Australian all-rounder Cameron Green lived up to his billing as the most sought-after player in the IPL 2026 mini auction, igniting an explosive bidding war that shattered records. Starting from his base price of ₹2.00 crore, the bidding saw intense participation from Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals before the two financial heavyweights, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super …

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events in the cricket calendar! The IPL 2026 Auction is set to take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, starting at 2:30 PM IST. Teams will vie to fill 77 available slots (including 31 overseas spots) with a combined remaining purse of ₹237.55 crore. This mini-auction …

The IPL 2026 mini auction kicks off on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, drawing global attention with teams wielding a combined purse exceeding ₹237 crore to reshape squads after retentions. New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert enters the fray with heightened buzz, fresh off his explosive maiden Big Bash League century—102 runs off 56 balls for Melbourne Renegades against Brisbane Heat …