IPL 2026: Three overseas players score first contracts

In the IPL 2026 mini-auction, three overseas stars scored their first contracts! Cooper Connolly, the Aussie all-rounder, joined Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore. New Zealand's Jacob Duffy was picked by RCB for ₹2 crore, and Jack Edwards signed with Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹3 crore after an exciting bidding battle. These fresh talents are ready to shine in the IPL spotlight!

Quick rundown

1.Cooper Connolly lands a big PBKS deal as a versatile bat-and-ball asset.

2.Jacob Duffy brings pace and control to RCB's pace department.

3.Jack Edwards joins SRH as a promising AU all-rounder after a fierce bid.

4.The mini-auction showcased overseas talent breaking into IPL contracts.

5.First IPL contracts signal global growth and fresh opportunities in franchise cricket.

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