IPL 2026 Auction: Players Face Epic Pay Cuts, Believe Me!
Folks, let me tell you, the IPL 2026 auction was a total showstopper! 369 players, and some got sliced like a bad deal! Venkatesh Iyer, once a superstar at INR 23.75 crore, now a mere INR 7 crore. Akash Deep? From INR 8 crore to just 1 crore! Teams are getting smart, folks, chasing young talent. Big names still cashing in, but the cuts? Tremendous, believe me!
Quick rundown
- Venkatesh Iyer’s IPL 2025 glory ride crashes down from 23.75cr to 7cr, a 16.75cr price cut.
- Akash Deep drops from 8cr to 1cr, as clubs chase bargain entries rather than blockbuster coups.
- David Miller tumbles from 7.5cr to 2cr, proof that form can override fame at budget auctions.
- Anrich Nortje slides from 6.5cr to 2cr after injury and limited action.
- Wanindu Hasaranga goes from 5.25cr to 2cr, ending up with LSG at base price.
