IPL 2026 Auction: Foreign Players Capped at Rs 18 Cr; Green Won't Get More

• The IPL mini-auction for 2026 is scheduled for December 16, with Cameron Green expected to be a top bid.
• A new maximum price cap of Rs 18 crore has been imposed on foreign players in this auction, regardless of higher bids.
• Any amount bid above the Rs 18 crore cap for foreign players will be allocated to Indian player welfare.
• This price cap rule applies only to foreign players; Indian players will receive their full bid amount.
• A total of 77 slots are available in the auction, including 31 for foreign players.

Why It Matters: IPL's new rule caps foreign player salaries, impacting auction dynamics.