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Kartik Sharma's journey from poverty to a Rs 14.20 crore IPL deal is a testament to his family's unwavering support. Facing financial hardship, including sleeping in night shelters and skipping meals,
This price tag has made him the joint-highest paid uncapped player in the league’s history alongside Uttar Pradesh’s Prashant Veer.
Uncapped Indian wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma was sold to five-time champions CSK for a whopping price of Rs 14.2 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.
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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