IPL 2026 Auction: Big Names Ignored, Uncapped Rewarded | First Sports With Rupha Ramani
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The IPL Mini Auction is always unpredictable — and the 2026 edition in Abu Dhabi was no different. While a few expected names like Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana attracted serious attention, the bigger story was what didn’t happen. Several established stars went unsold as franchises showed zero patience for half-chances, availability doubts, or players who didn’t fit the T20 framework. This auction wasn’t about star power or reputation- it was about certainty, value, and hunger. Franchises showed faith in uncapped players like Aquib Dar and Prashant Veer, who bagged big. From cautious spending to a clear preference for uncapped domestic talent, teams sent out a strong message: deliver immediately or don’t get picked. Rupha Ramani brings you the hits and misses from the auction, surprises, and what this mini auction truly revealed about how IPL franchises are thinking.
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