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Aquib Nabi (Agency Image) Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has become one of the standout stories of the IPL 2026 auction, being snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a staggering Rs 8.40 crore. The uncapped Indian seamer has been making waves with consistent performances across domestic tournaments, and the Capitals moved quickly to secure…

Chennai Super Kings have made a bold statement at the IPL 2026 auction by securing 20-year-old left-arm spinner Prashant Veer for a whopping Rs 14.20 crore. The young allrounder, who initially caught attention playing for Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League, has impressed with consistent performances this year, particularly in the Syed Mushtaq…

Chennai Super Kings turned heads at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi by going big on youth, securing two of the most talked-about uncapped Indian talents in Karthik Sharma and Prashant Veer for Rs 14.20 crore each. The twin signings underlined CSK’s intent to invest in long-term potential while reshaping key areas of their…

Venkatesh Iyer (Image credit: BCCI) India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer experienced a dramatic swing in fortunes at the IPL 2026 auction on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru outbid Kolkata Knight Riders in a fierce contest to secure his services. Iyer, who had commanded a massive Rs 23.75 crore at last year’s mega auction in Jeddah, was…

Prashant Veer Singh and Cameron Green (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Franchises opened their purses freely at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, splashing big money to secure their preferred targets. Kolkata Knight Riders stole the spotlight by spending a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, while also shelling out…

Ravi Bishnoi (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi described his return to Rajasthan Royals as “like playing at home” after the inaugural champions secured him for Rs 7.2 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The bidding for the 25-year-old turned intense before the Royals finally had the last word…

Cameron Green & Matheesha Pathirana (Agency Image) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders were the biggest spenders in the IPL players’ auction on Tuesday, shelling out a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and investing a further Rs 18 crore to bring in Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana.Uncapped Indian talent drew…

Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana & Liam Livingstone (Agency Image) The IPL Auction 2026 wrapped up with plenty of drama, surprise twists and big-money moves. Here is the list of the most expensive signings for all 10 franchises this season.Kolkata Knight Riders stole the headlines with the biggest buy of the auction. Australian all rounder Cameron…

From left, this combo of file pictures shows cricketers Prashant Veer, Auqib Nabi Dar and Kartik Sharma. (PTI) The IPL 2026 player auction began with limited action in the uncapped players’ category before Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma were signed by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore each, setting a new record for uncapped…

MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has explained the thinking behind the franchise’s biggest moves at the IPL 2026 auction, following the record-breaking signings of Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer. CSK stunned the auction table on Tuesday by securing uncapped wicketkeeper batter Kartik Sharma for Rs 14.2…