IPL Auction 2026: CSK Shocks with Rs 28.40 Crore Bids on Veer, Sharma
The IPL 2026 Auction has set new records with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) making headlines by acquiring two uncapped players, Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, for Rs 14.20 crore each. This unprecedented bid marks the highest salary ever offered to uncapped players in IPL history.
Record-Breaking Bids at IPL 2026 Auction
Alongside Veer and Sharma, several other players garnered significant attention during the auction. The Delhi Capitals secured Aquib Dar from Kashmir for Rs 8.40 crore, highlighting the increasing value of uncapped talents in the league.
Top Player Acquisitions
- Cameron Green – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Rs 25.20 crore
- Matheesha Pathirana – KKR – Rs 18 crore
- Ravi Bishnoi – Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Rs 7.20 crore
- Venkatesh Iyer – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – Rs 7 crore
Cameron Green emerged as the costliest overseas player in IPL history with his staggering price tag of Rs 25.20 crore. The bidding war between KKR and CSK intensified, ultimately leading KKR to secure the Australian cricketer, surpassing the previous record held by Mitchell Starc, who was bought for Rs 24.75 crore in IPL 2024.
Player Dynamics and Unsold Talents
A total of 369 players were available during the IPL 2026 auction. However, notable names such as Sarfaraz Khan, Prithvi Shaw, and Liam Livingstone remained unsold, sparking discussions about their future in the league.
As the auction unfolds in Abu Dhabi, the transactions are reshaping team strategies, indicating a shift in how franchises value potential versus proven talent.
