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Rahul Chahar has named his all-time IPL XI and sprung a huge surprise by omitting Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) iconic match-winners Andre Russell and Sunil Narine. The Indian leg-spinner instead stacked his side with proven top-order stars and specialist T20 bowlers in an Instagram chat with Crictracker. Rahul Chahar picks his all-time IPL XI ahead of the 2026 season  At …

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 …

The official IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16, but the pre-auction frenzy has already begun, thanks to former Indian  cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. Ravichandran Ashwin conducts a high-stakes IPL 2026 mock auction  Ahead of the real-life bidding war, Ashwin conducted a high-stakes mock auction on his YouTube channel, titled “Winning Bid,” designed to replicate the drama and strategic decisions …

IPL 2026 mini-auction, set for December 16 at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena, promises intense bidding wars with 350 shortlisted players from 1,390 registrants, including 110 overseas stars. Franchises enter with purses up to ₹64.3 crore like Kolkata Knight Riders, eyeing reinforcements after retentions and trades, under new rules capping overseas salaries at ₹18 crore. Five overseas players stand out as …

The uncapped wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan, Kartik Sharma, has become one of the most talked-about domestic talents heading into the IPL 2026 auction on December 16th. The 19-year-old, known for his explosive power-hitting, has successfully completed trials for numerous top franchises, capitalizing on his strong performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and recent First-Class centuries. Ahead of the auction, …

Mumbai Indians enter the IPL 2026 auction with a lean purse of ₹2.75 crore and five slots to fill, including one overseas spot, after retaining a strong core led by Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. Scheduled for December 16 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, the event features over 1,300 registered players vying for 77 spots across franchises. …

The curious case of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green being listed as a ‘batter’ in the IPL 2026 auction list became a major talking point ahead of the event. While many in the cricket world speculated that this was a deliberate tactical maneuver to secure an early slot in the auction or a precautionary measure related to his bowling fitness, Green …