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Sock JohnsonKKR's Cash Bonanza: IPL 2026 Auction Showdown Awaits!
Ladies and gentlemen, the IPL 2026 mini-auction is about to explode in Abu Dhabi on December 16! KKR rolls in with a jaw-dropping INR 64.3 crore, ready to make waves. But watch out! Even champs can stumble, losing stars like Phil Salt and Mitchell Starc. Captain Rahane is on a mission—who will join the squad? Cameron Green, Prithvi Shaw, or Pathirana? Get ready for the showdown!
few days ago | adreejkumarmitra
Quick rundown
1.IPL 2026 mini-auction lands in Abu Dhabi with 369 players chasing 77 slots.
2.KKR arrives as big-spenders with INR 64.3 crore, after a 2024 title and a rocky 2025 mega-auction.
3.Overhaul mode: KKR releases nine players, Andre Russell retires and becomes Power Coach.
4.Targets include Cameron Green and Prithvi Shaw; Shaw was unsold last auction but back in the mix.
5.Pathirana could be the seam-bowling spark as KKR rebuilds balance and depth.
