IPL 2026 Auction: Uncapped Stars Shine, CSK Bags Top Buys

• IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi saw significant spending on Indian players, both capped and uncapped.
• Chennai Super Kings secured uncapped all-rounder Prashant Veer and wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma for Rs 14.20 crore each, making them the most expensive.
• Delhi Capitals signed uncapped pacer Auqib Nabi for Rs 8.40 crore, while Rajasthan Royals acquired Ravi Bishnoi for Rs 7.20 crore.
• Other notable signings include Venkatesh Iyer (RCB, Rs 7 crore), Mangesh Yadav (RCB, Rs 5.20 crore), and Rahul Chahar (CSK, Rs 5.20 crore).
• The auction highlighted a strong demand for uncapped Indian talent, with several players fetching multi-crore deals.

Why It Matters: Uncapped Indian players dominated the IPL 2026 auction, fetching record deals from franchises.