Tag Archives: IPL 2026

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 …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, set to take place in Abu Dhabi, is a battleground where youth often dictates the narrative. Teams typically eye fresh, high-ceiling talent to build for the future. However, the official player list reveals that experience and domestic pedigree still hold a powerful allure. Standing out among the hundreds of young guns and established …

IPL 2026 mini-auction kicks off on December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, drawing global attention with 350 shortlisted players vying for 77 slots across 10 franchises. This one-day event features a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore, spotlighting uncapped talents amid strategic team rebuilds post-November retentions. Among the buzz, five teenage prodigies aged 18 stand out, blending raw pace, spin wizardry, …

The air in Abu Dhabi is thick with anticipation as the IPL 2026 mini-auction is set to begin tomorrow, December 16th. With franchise war chests loaded—especially for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (₹64.3 Cr) and Chennai Super Kings (₹43.4 Cr)—and only 77 available slots to fill, the competition will be fierce. While global stars like Cameron Green and Wanindu Hasaranga …

IPL 2026 mini-auction, set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, promises intense bidding with teams like KKR and CSK holding substantial purses of ₹64.3 crore and ₹43.4 crore respectively to fill multiple slots. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has spotlighted two overseas talents as prime targets for these franchises, citing their all-round prowess amid key squad gaps. With 110 overseas …

Sanjay Bangar believes a CSK star player could emerge as the biggest bargain of the IPL 2026 auction, branding him the “steal” of the Abu Dhabi event on December 15. Despite his release from Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the 22-year-old’s death-overs pedigree and early IPL impact have kept him firmly in the spotlight ahead of the mini auction.​ Sanjay Bangar …