9 Uncapped Players Become Millionaires in IPL 2026 Auction; CSK Splurges on Top Talents

• IPL 2026 auction saw 9 uncapped players become millionaires, a first in IPL history for such a high number in a single season.
• Prashant Veer (spin all-rounder, UP) and Kartik Sharma (wicketkeeper-batsman, Rajasthan) were both bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore each, making them the most expensive uncapped players.
• Jammu and Kashmir's fast-bowling all-rounder Aquib Nabi was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore, recognizing his consistent domestic performance.
• Royal Challengers Bangalore secured Madhya Pradesh fast bowler Mangesh Yadav for Rs 5.20 crore, while Kolkata Knight Riders bought Tejasvi Singh Dahiya for Rs 3 crore.
• Other uncapped players like Mukul Choudhary (LSG, Rs 2.6 cr), Akshat Raghuvanshi (LSG, Rs 2.2 cr), Salil Arora (SRH, Rs 1.5 cr), and Naman Tiwari (LSG, Rs 1 cr) also fetched significant bids.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 auction transformed 9 uncapped players into millionaires, showcasing a new trend of investing in raw talent.