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The highly anticipated IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, where 1,355 players will compete for 77 available slots across 10 franchise squads. Collectively, the franchises have a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore to build competitive teams for the upcoming season. This auction follows a period of dramatic player retention and release activity announced on November …

With the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaching, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) find themselves in a peculiar position. Having retained a strong core of players, including the likes of Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood, the team possesses a solid foundation. However, their remaining purse of just INR 16.4 crore and a tight limit of eight available slots (including two overseas) means their …

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a detailed analysis of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) auction strategy for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, which is defined by their need to reinforce the squad after a dismal previous season. With a sizable purse of INR 43.40 crore, the five-time champions are expected to make aggressive bids for players who …

Liam Livingstone, the explosive English all-rounder, was released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, primarily due to a below-par IPL 2025 season where he struggled to justify his INR 8.75 crore price tag (scoring 112 runs in 8 innings). However, Livingstone remains one of the most destructive T20 players globally, known for …

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), known for their ‘Dad’s Army’ philosophy of strategic continuity and veteran expertise, find themselves in an unprecedented phase of squad overhaul following a disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season where they finished at the bottom. Chennai Super Kings: The quest for the sixth title at the IPL 2026 mini-auction The franchise has since engaged …

Following his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a player, KKR legend Andre Russell will now transition into a coaching role with the franchise, serving as the new ‘Power Coach’ for the upcoming 2026 season. After being released ahead of the auction, Russell chose to end his playing days in the league, explaining he didn’t want to fade …

The stage is set for the IPL 2026 mini-auction, and the spotlight has firmly turned onto Indian middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan. Long seen as a red-ball specialist despite an explosive start to his IPL career, the star has delivered a timely and emphatic statement of intent. Just weeks before the auction, Sarfaraz smashed his maiden T20 century—an electrifying 47-ball 100*—for …

IPL 2026 mini‑auction, set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, is shaping up as one of the most competitive player markets in recent memory, with 1,355 players in the pool and franchises like KKR and LSG holding massive purses to rebuild or fine‑tune their squads. Among the big names available is veteran South African finisher David Miller, who was released …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is shaping up to be a fascinating battle of strategy and budget management. With several top franchises facing leadership voids and seeking settled top-order batters, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Australian veteran Steve Smith. Set at a manageable base price of INR 2 crores, the former Australian captain brings a wealth of …

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legend Andre Russell has opened up on the real reason behind his decision to retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he preferred to exit while still feared by opposition bowlers rather than continue until fans felt he had overstayed his prime. In an interview with Cricbuzz, the 37-year-old said he wanted his IPL legacy …