The ten franchises acquired a total of 29 overseas players for a total of INR 128.05 crore on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi in the IPL 2026 auction, while the 48 Indians made them spend INR 87.40 crore. Remarkably,

Several big-money signings in the upcoming season carry a history of fitness concerns, including one player who was sold for a record-breaking fee.

The IPL 2026 auction was held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16. A total of 77 players were sold at the mini-auction, with 29 of them being overseas cricketers.

In recent seasons, Sarfaraz has had very brief outings in the IPL but that could change from 2026. He was one of CSK's last signings at the IPL 2026 Auction and the 28-year-old couldn't hide his joy on finding an IPL contract, that too with arguably the best franchise in the tournament's history.

Prashant Veer, a 20-year old left-arm spin allrounder from Uttar Pradesh, and Kartik Sharma, a 19-year old wicketkeeper from Rajasthan, have smashed the record for the most expensive uncapped Indian player ever bought at an IPL auction,

Prashant Veer was bought by Chennai Super Kings for a price of Rs. 14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction being held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

The IPL 2026 auction, held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, proved to be a thrilling event, like almost every other auction.

The Indian Premier League, organized annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, has long been a platform that makes uncapped players into overnight sensations and millionaires. Every auction ahead of the season brings unknown domestic talents suddenly getting eye-watering bids,