The player was signed by CSK for Rs 1 crore for IPL 2022 and was then retained through 2024. He was re-signed by the five-time champions for IPL 2025 but found no bidders in the auction held this year.

Taking screenshots of R Ashwin's predictions, a fan alleged that the legendary spinner's post minutes before the final result hampered CSK's strategy.

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming was quite honest while talking about the side's decision of trading Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson.

Barring one side, the other three teams picked by R Ashwin also reached the playoffs last year.

19-year-old Kartik Sharma was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a whopping Rs 14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction.

Chennai Super King's blockbuster move at the IPL 2026 mini-auction turned heads when 20-year-old all-rounder Prashant Veer was snapped up for a whopping Rs 14.2 crore, making him one of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.

Cameron Green, the tall Australian all-rounder, quite expectedly generated massive interest as Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings went head-to-head to acquire his services at the IPL 2026 auction

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player Robin Uthappa stated that MS Dhoni is likely to retire after IPL 2026.

Sarfaraz Khan, who last played in the IPL in 2023, was roped in at his base price of Rs 75 lakh.

IPL 2026 mini-auction turned out to be a life-changing moment for uncapped Indian cricketer Prashant Veer, who was picked by Chennai Super Kings.

Sarfaraz Khan had slammed a 22-ball 73 in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match just hours ahead of the auction.

Overwhelmed with emotion, 19-year-old Kartik Sharma was left in tears after five-time champions Chennai Super Kings secured him for a record Rs 14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 mini auction.

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IPL 2026 Full Squad List Of All Teams: The IPL 2026 auction brought up some interesting trends. The 10 teams spent a combined Rs 215.45 crore on 77 players, with 29 of them from overseas

Kolkata Knight Riders splurged a record-breaking Rs 25.20 to land top Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and Rs 18 crore to acquire the services of Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana in the Indian Premier League players' auction.

Wicket-keeper batter Kartik Sharma stunned everyone at the IPL 2026 Auction. The 19-year-old from Rajasthan was bought for a massive Rs 14.20 Crore by Chennai Super Kings.

CSK had to fend off early interest from Rajasthan Royals and a late aggressive push from Sunrisers Hyderabad before sealing the deal for Prashant Veer at Rs 14.20 crore.