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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 …

The IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi was a historic affair, headlined by the Kolkata Knight Riders’ record-breaking acquisition of Cameron Green. The Australian all-rounder became the most expensive overseas player in the tournament’s history after KKR secured him for a staggering ₹25.20 crore, surpassing Mitchell Starc’s previous benchmark. Entering the auction with the largest purse of ₹64.30 crore, the …

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 …