IPL 2026 Auction Shocker: Telugu Star Srikar Bharat Unsold, Green Breaks Records!

• Telugu wicket-keeper Srikar Bharat remained unsold at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, despite a base price of Rs. 75 lakhs and past performances for Team India and RCB.
• Sunrisers Hyderabad notably did not bid for Srikar Bharat, raising questions among fans.
• Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive foreign player in IPL history, acquired by KKR for a record Rs. 25.20 crores.
• Green surpassed Mitchell Starc's previous record of Rs. 24.75 crores, also set by KKR.
• The auction saw many star players, including Jake Fraser-McGurk and Prithvi Shaw, go unsold, highlighting unpredictable franchise strategies.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 auction surprises with Srikar Bharat unsold and Cameron Green setting a new record.