IPL 2026 Auction: Complete selections of all 10 teams after the bidding event

The IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi was a historic affair, highlighted by the record-breaking purchase of Cameron Green. The Australian all-rounder became the most expensive foreign player in the tournament’s history after KKR secured him a staggering ₹25.20 crore, surpassing Mitchell Starc’s previous benchmark. The three-time champions entered the auction with the biggest purse […]

How Kavya Maran’s bidding tactics for two uncapped players affected CSK’s wallet in the IPL 2026 auction

The IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi delivered the usual mix of surprises, but perhaps the most talked-about story was the high-stakes chess match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) CEO, Kavya Maranand the strategic team of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Maran’s aggressive, almost calculated counter-bid for two specific uncapped players forced CSK to spend a […]

From Cameron Green to Josh Inglis: Top 10 Most Expensive Buys at the IPL 2026 Auction

IPL 2026 Auction at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena has sparked fierce bidding wars, with franchises splashing out more than ₹237 crore across 77 slots for 369 players. Kolkata Knight Riders led the spend with their huge purse of ₹64.3 crore, bagging two top buys early Chennai Super Kings baffled by high investments in unprecedented talents. […]

Who is Kartik Sharma? – Everything you need to know about CSK’s INR 14.20 crore uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman | CricTracker

Chennai Super Kings have acquired a youngster Kartik Sharma for a whopping INR 14.20 crore in the upcoming auction IPL2026. The 19-year-old player recently represented Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. Kartik first came to prominence when he made his debut with a century in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. He is an exciting […]

Irfan Pathan names two foreign stars likely to attract strong bids from CSK and KKR in the IPL 2026 mini-auction

IPL 2026 mini auctionwhich will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16, promises intense bidding with teams like KKR and CSK eyeing significant sums of ₹64.3 crore and ₹43.4 crore respectively to fill multiple slots. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has highlighted two foreign talents as top targets for these franchises, citing their all-round […]

‘Bracewell can fill Jadeja’s role’ – Srikkanth advises CSK ahead of IPL 2026 auction | CricTracker

With the IPL 2026 auction just three days away, former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has shared his suggestions for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wishlist. Despite CSK already having a strong batting line-up, Srikkanth believes the five-time champions should focus on acquiring spin-bowling all-rounders, following the retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin and swap of Ravindra Jadeja […]