CSK's ₹14.2 crore bet: Will they be tigers or kittens?

Former Indian opener Sadagoppan Ramesh is baffled by CSK's ₹14.2 crore splurge on uncapped players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma at the IPL 2026 auction. These two are now the most expensive uncapped buys ever! After a rough 2025, CSK hopes these youngsters will be tigers, not just cute kittens, especially with Sharma's impressive domestic form.

Quick rundown

1.CSK surprised everyone by signing two uncapped players for ₹14.2 crore each.

2.The Men in Yellow had a disappointing 2025 season, finishing last.

3.Ramesh questions CSK's strategy of signing a fourth wicketkeeper-batter.

4.CSK's history with big-money signings hasn't been fruitful.

5.Time will tell if Veer and Sharma are tigers or kittens in the IPL jungle.

CSK's big auction splurge: ₹28.40 crore for two uncapped stars!
CSK's big auction splurge: ₹28.40 crore for two uncapped stars!
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CSK's IPL 2026 Squad: Star Players and Big Bucks Unveiled
CSK's IPL 2026 Squad: Star Players and Big Bucks Unveiled
Yo, CSK cruised into the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, rollin' with ₹43.40 crore and nine slots to fill, four overseas, ya feel me? They splashed big on uncapped g’s Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, each snaggin' ₹14.20 crore, while legends like MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad keepin' it fresh for that championship run, fo' shizzle.
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Ladies and gentlemen, we have a superstar! Kartik Sharma just snagged a jaw-dropping 14.2 crore from CSK, making him the joint-most expensive uncapped player in IPL history! This kid's dad, a true champion, ditched his job to support him. Now, they can finally wipe away those debts. CSK's got legends and a rising star—it's a tremendous win, folks! Get ready for greatness!
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CSK's Auction Surprise: Out with the Old, In with the Young!
CSK's Auction Surprise: Out with the Old, In with the Young!
Hey, did you hear? CSK just did a total 180 in the IPL 2026 auction! Aakash Chopra says they tossed out the oldies and went for the young guns, spending a whopping ₹41 crore on nine fresh faces! Kartik and Prashant? Stars for ₹14.20 crore each! It’s like they said, ‘T20 is for the cool kids now!’
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