The IPL auction is a wild ride! In 2026, ten teams splurged a whopping INR 215.45 crore on uncapped stars. Shahrukh Khan was snatched up by Punjab Kings for INR 9 crore, while Avesh Khan went for INR 10 crore to Lucknow Super Giants. These deals show that teams are betting big on young talent and their bright futures!
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- 1.Uncapped IPL gems can become millionaires overnight on auction day.
- 2.Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer share the crown as joint-most expensive uncapped players (14.20 cr).
- 3.Avesh Khan, Shahrukh Khan, and Gowtham were among the big-ticket buys across different years.
- 4.CSK's scouting points to long-term talent, eyeing a Jadeja successor.
- 5.The 2026 mini-auction saw 215.45 crore spent by 10 franchises, underscoring IPL's love for raw potential.