IPL 2026 Auction: Indore Stars Shine, Venkatesh Iyer's Price Plummets!

• Five players from Indore, including Avesh Khan and Rajat Patidar, were retained by their respective IPL franchises in the 2026 mini-auction.
• Venkatesh Iyer, surprisingly, was bought by RCB for ₹7 crore, a significant drop from his ₹23.75 crore price in IPL 2024.
• Rajat Patidar was retained by RCB for ₹11 crore, known for his aggressive middle-order batting and partnership with Virat Kohli.
• Avesh Khan (Lucknow Super Giants), Arshad Khan (Gujarat Titans), Aniket Verma (Sunrisers Hyderabad), and Madhav Tiwari (Delhi Capitals) were also retained for their impressive skills.
• These players from Malwa showcased diverse talents, from explosive batting and finishing to pace bowling and wicket-taking abilities.

Why It Matters: Indore players secured big deals in IPL 2026, but Venkatesh Iyer faced a surprising price drop.