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IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi delivered high-stakes drama as franchises scrambled to build championship squads, with Delhi Capitals emerging as smart operators in a ₹124.65 crore spending spree. DC filled their 25-player roster, including eight overseas stars, leaving just ₹0.35 crore unspent, showcasing strategic retentions and calculated buys amid fierce bidding wars. Retained captain Axar Patel anchored the core …

With the IPL 2026 mini auction concluding on December 16, discussions around title contenders have gathered pace. Adding weight to the debate, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his prediction for the four teams most likely to reach the semifinals next season. Drawing from his experience as both a player and keen observer, Ashwin highlighted squad stability, smart auction …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 marked a high-stakes mini-auction where franchises splurged over ₹215 crore on 77 players from a 369-player pool. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), armed with the largest purse of ₹64.3 crore after bold pre-auction releases, dominated proceedings by securing the two most expensive buys: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a record ₹25.20 crore …

England’s star cricketer Liam Livingstone has delivered his first message to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fans after being snapped up by the franchise for INR 13 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. The 32-year-old sounded thrilled in a short video, addressing supporters directly and promising to bring excitement in the upcoming season. Liam Livingstone ‘excited’ to join Sunrisers Hyderabad In his …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi underlined once again how franchises are willing to stretch their purse for proven match-winners, and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were no exception as they reinforced a title‑winning core while still splurging big on a few strategic buys. With Virat Kohli continuing as the league’s joint‑most marketable face and a clutch of specialists …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 delivered blockbuster bids, with teams spending ₹ 215.45 crore on 77 players, including 29 overseas stars. Chennai Super Kings emerged aggressive, exhausting nearly their entire ₹ 125 crore purse to secure 25 players, leaving just ₹ 2.40 crore. Uncapped sensations Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma shattered records as the joint-highest paid …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi has locked in Mumbai Indians’ full 25-man squad, with the five-time champions exhausting almost their entire purse to assemble a blend of high-value stars and smart budget buys. Central to the narrative are headline earners like Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, alongside the headline-grabbing ₹1 crore return of South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock.​ …

The cricketing world was set ablaze at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, but amidst the big names and international stars, it was a 19-year-old from Rajasthan who stole the headlines and shattered records. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – renowned for their shrewd acquisitions – made an audacious move, shelling out a staggering ₹14.20 crore for wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma, making him the …

Prashant Veer has officially etched his name into Indian Premier League (IPL) history as the joint most expensive uncapped player ever, a feat achieved during the high-octane 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. At just 20 years old, the Uttar Pradesh sensation was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a staggering ₹14.20 crore, serving as the strategic replacement for the …

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) owner Kavya Maran once again emerged as one of the most talked-about figures of the IPL auction, as her emotional and animated reactions lit up the bidding room when SRH secured England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore. The dramatic moment unfolded after Hyderabad outbid Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), triggering celebrations that quickly took over social media …