US EditionWho Are Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, CSK’s Mega Uncapped Purchases at IPL 2026 Auction
Chennai Super Kings spent INR 14.20 crore each on Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma to fill key all-rounder and spin roles after releasing Ravindra Jadeja, setting a new IPL record.
- At the Abu Dhabi mini-auction, CSK snapped up Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for 14.20 each, making them the most expensive uncapped buys at IPL 2026.
- Following roster moves, CSK sought a Jadeja-style youngster after trading Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson, while Prashant Veer impressed with nine wickets and over 110 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
- Multiple teams including KKR, SRH, LSG, and MI entered a fierce contest, with bids for Prashant Veer crossing more than 10 crore before CSK secured him at the final price.
- The auction also featured headline deals like Cameron Green going to Kolkata Knight Riders for �25.20 crore, while Chennai Super Kings elevated Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma's profiles with �14.2 crore buys.
- Organisers had shortlisted 350 from 1,005 registrations to fill 77 slots across 10 IPL teams, including 240 Indian cricketers and 110 overseas players, intensifying competition for uncapped talent.
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Kartik Sharma was showered with cash in the IPL 2026 mini auction. CSK bought him for ₹14.20 crore from a base price of ₹30 lakh, becoming the most expensive uncapped Indian player.
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Who are Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, CSK’s mega uncapped purchases at IPL 2026 auction
CSK made history at the IPL 2026 auction by splurging Rs 14.20 crore each on uncapped youngsters Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. Here’s a closer look at the two teenage stars and why Chennai Super Kings invested big in them.
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