ISPL Season 3 Auction: ₹10 Cr Splurged, Pawle Tops Bids, Stars Attend

• ISPL Season 3 Player Auction spent nearly INR 10 crore on 144 players for 8 franchises.
• Vijay Pawle was the highest bid at INR 32.50 lakh, joining defending champions Majhi Mumbai.
• The tournament, featuring new teams Ahmedabad Lions and Delhi Superheros, will run from January 9 – February 6, 2026, in Surat.
• Celebrity team owners including Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, and Salman Khan attended the event.
• The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Season 3 will receive a Porsche 911.

Why It Matters: ISPL's record auction and celebrity involvement are transforming street cricket.