The anticipation for the IPL 2026 Mini-Auction is reaching a fever pitch as the ten franchises finalize their strategies to fill the remaining slots. A total of 350 players have been shortlisted to go under the hammer, all competing for just 77 available spots across the teams. Among these 77 places, 31 are reserved for overseas players, setting the stage …
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Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lankan leg-spin maestro and all-rounder, is one of the most exciting overseas players available in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction after being released by Rajasthan Royals (RR). Despite his IPL 2025 season with RR being slightly inconsistent (11 wickets in 11 games), his overall T20 resume is staggering: he is a genuine wicket-taker in …
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As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is one of the most coveted players, with several teams like KKR and CSK reportedly preparing to engage in a bidding war for the 26-year-old. With his explosive batting and handy bowling skills, Green’s price could exceed Rs. 18 Crore. Why Cameron Green will command a high price at IPL …
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The IPL 2026 mini-auction is currently facing an unprecedented challenge with a notable number of veteran overseas superstars electing to bypass the bidding process entirely. This unexpected exodus includes high-profile, long-time IPL participants such as Moeen Ali, Faf du Plessis all of whom have chosen to register for the rival Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to a direct clash in tournament …
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The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction with a highly defined strategic focus, armed with ₹22.95 crore and looking to fill their full quota of four overseas slots. Despite an overall disappointing 7th-place finish in IPL 2025, the team retained a powerful core, including elite talents like Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran and …
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IPL 2026 auction, set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, promises high drama as teams like Punjab Kings finalize their squads with a remaining purse of ₹11.5 crore and four slots to fill, including two overseas spots. After retaining a 21-player core, PBKS aim to bolster their batting depth and middle-order stability following a strong IPL 2025 campaign. With intense …
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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise, entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction with the second-highest purse of ₹43.40 crore and a significant rebuilding task following a bottom-place finish in 2025, has sparked massive speculation through a cryptic social media video. This short film, featuring the franchise mascot Leo on a shopping trip, has been widely dissected by fans …
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As the countdown to the IPL 2026 Auction gathers pace, cricket expert and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has revealed his list of five players he believes will attract strong interest from franchises. With teams preparing to rebuild and restructure, Pathan’s selections focus heavily on fast bowling — a commodity increasingly dominating T20 cricket. His list also includes a high-impact …
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The inclusion of former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar in the uncapped players’ category for the IPL 2026 mini-auction has become one of the most unexpected talking points leading up to the December 16 event. Despite having previously represented India in both ODIs and T20Is, his reclassification has sparked considerable curiosity among fans and franchises alike. Why Vijay Shankar decided to …
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebrated Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma‘s eighth wedding anniversary on December 11 with a touching video tribute, highlighting their emotional moments from the franchise’s historic IPL 2025 triumph. The power couple, who tied the knot in 2017 at a scenic estate in Tuscany, Italy, have become synonymous with resilience in both personal and professional spheres. Parents …
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