IPL, CSK and Kartik
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This price tag has made him the joint-highest paid uncapped player in the league’s history alongside Uttar Pradesh’s Prashant Veer.
Sunrisers Hyderabad also attempted to enter the bidding war, but ultimately, CSK clinched the deal, making Kartik the joint-costliest uncapped player in IPL history. Kartik's emotional reaction to his selection was palpable.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were among the busiest teams in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. The Yellow Army bought a total of nine players. CSK spent Rs 14.20 crore each on Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. Both are uncapped stars.
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