Who are the most expensive uncapped Indian players in IPL: Karthik Sharma, Prashant Veer are more
The IPL 2026 auction is underway in Abu Dhabi as 10 teams are fighting it out on the auction table to build their squad for a brand new season of the competition.
The auction produced several eye-catching and unexpected buys, headlined by Kolkata Knight Riders splurging ₹25.20 crore on Cameron Green, one of the biggest purchases in recent IPL history. The major surprises came when KKR snapped up Matisha Pathirana for a massive ₹18 crore, underlining the premium placed on elite fast bowlers.
Among Indian players, CSK stunned many by paying ₹14.20 crore each for Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, relatively lesser-known names who sparked intense debate among fans and experts.
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Auqib Dar’s ₹8.40 crore move to Delhi Capitals and Ravi Bishnoi joining Rajasthan Royals for ₹7.20 crore also raised eyebrows, especially with several established stars like Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, and Deepak Hooda going unsold.
Overall, the auction reflected teams’ willingness to gamble big on potential and specific skill sets rather than reputation alone.
Who are the most expensive uncapped Indian players in IPL?
PlayerTeamPrice (INR)YearKartik SharmaCSK14.20 crore2026Prashant VeerCSK14.20 crore2026Avesh KhanLSG10.00 crore2022K. GowthamCSK9.25 crore2021Shahrukh KhanPBKS9.00 crore2022Rahul TewatiaGT9.00 crore2022Krunal PandyaMI8.80 crore2018Varun ChakravarthyPBKS8.40 crore2019Sameer RizviCSK8.40 crore2024Auqib DarDC8.40 crore2026
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