US EditionIPL 2026 Auction Preview: Green, Venkatesh in Focus in Abu Dhabi; Spotlight on CSK, KKR Overhauls
KKR acquired Cameron Green for a record $4.17 million, the highest bid for an international player, amid intense competition at the IPL 2026 auction, officials said.
- On Tuesday the IPL Player Auction will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, starting at 2.30 PM IST with all 10 franchises aiming to reinforce squads.
- With differing purse sizes, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings hold over 40 per cent of the auction purse, prompting significant overhauls.
- Cameron Green's sale illustrated the auction's firepower, sparking a heated bidding war where Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for near-record 25.20Cr, though his overseas earnings cap at $3.05 million this year.
- The auction process will put 350 players up for 77 spots, while surplus bid money will be transferred to the BCCI's player welfare fund.
- Matheesha Pathirana's recent release adds intrigue as he could spark bidding despite fitness concerns, while Prithvi Shaw, unsold at last year’s mega auction, seeks a return amid the Etihad Arena's recent spotlight.
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