Ravi Bishnoi

Top 10 Most Expensive Buys At IPL 2026 Auction From KKR, CSK, SRH, LSG, GT, RR: Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, Prashant Veer And... - In Pics

The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi saw franchises unleash aggressive bidding strategies to secure premium talent for the upcoming season. With high stakes and big purses, several players commanded eye-catching prices, from established international stars to breakout domestic talents. Here’s a detailed look at the Top 10 most expensive buys from the IPL 2026 auction.

Dec 16, 2025, 22:35 PM IST

IPL 2026 Auction Top Targets For RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH Ahead Of New Season - Check In Pics

The stage is set for the much-anticipated IPL 2026 mini-auction, set to be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Unlike a mega-auction, this one-day mini IPL auction focuses on filling gaps rather than full rebuilds, with teams aiming to bolster their cores for the upcoming 19th edition of the cash-rich league.  

With big names like Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Ravi Bishnoi, and Venkatesh Iyer going under the hammer, and with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) holding the largest purse, expect fireworks and record-breaking bids during the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

Here's a breakdown of what each of the 10 teams desperately needs heading into the IPL 2026 auction and upcoming season:

Dec 15, 2025, 18:56 PM IST

IPL 2026 Auction: Date, Venues, Remaining Purse, Player Slots, Cameron Green As Hot Pick, Live Streaming Focus On CSK, KKR - All You Need To Know

The countdown has officially begun for the IPL 2026 mini-auction, a crucial and highly anticipated event where franchises will fine-tune their squads ahead of the 19th edition of the cash-rich league. Unlike a mega-auction, this one-day affair focuses on filling gaps rather than full rebuilds, with teams aiming to bolster their cores for the upcoming season.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming IPL 2026 auction: 

Dec 12, 2025, 23:16 PM IST

Top 10 Players Who Are Likely To Be Key Targets For RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH At IPL 2026 Auction - Check In Pics

The IPL 2026 mini-auction, set for December 16, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, features a pool of 359 shortlisted players (245 Indian, 114 overseas), with 77 slots available across the 10 franchises, including 31 for overseas players. This one-day event focuses on targeted upgrades rather than overhauls, with teams entering with varying purses (e.g., KKR at Rs 64.3 crore for a potential rebuild, MI at just Rs 2.75 crore for selective tweaks).

With limited spots available and a handful of genuine match-winners on the table, several high-profile players like Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Venkatesh Prasad and others are expected to see their value soar, potentially breaking the bank for the teams that manage to secure them.

Here are the big names who are likely to be the key targets of teams at the IPL 2026 auction:

Dec 09, 2025, 23:47 PM IST

4 Players Sunrisers Hyderabad Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Matheesha Pathirana, Ravi Bishnoi And...

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a healthy Rs 25.5 crore purse and 10 slots to fill after trading Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants and releasing players like Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Abhinav Manohar and others. 

SRH's core - featuring Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Pat Cummins (c), and Nitish Kumar Reddy - remains intact. However, they will look to plug a few key gaps in their squad at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, particularly focusing on bolstering their Indian spin attack, and pace bowling depth after a few key releases and trades. 

Here are four key players SRH could target at the IPL 2026 auction:

Dec 05, 2025, 16:35 PM IST

Hardik Pandya Celebrates His Own Dismissal With Ravi Bishnoi; Wholesome SMAT Moment That Won The Internet - Watch

A heartwarming Hardik Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi celebration steals the spotlight as Baroda crush Gujarat in a dominant SMAT 2025 clash.

Dec 05, 2025, 10:30 AM IST

Top 10 Indian Players Who Have Registered For IPL 2026 Auction: Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh Iyer To Prithvi Shaw - Check Full List

Over a thousand players have registered for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction, and 16 capped Indian players have registered their names for the table pool. Here are the top 10 players who may gain big at auction.  

Dec 02, 2025, 16:03 PM IST

4 Players CSK Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell And...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a substantial purse of Rs 43.4 crore and just 9 slots to fill. After a dismal 2025 season when they finished last with just four wins, the five times champions CSK have undergone a major overhaul, trading away long-time all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson, while releasing 11 players including Rachin Ravindra and Matheesha Pathirana.

The overhaul from CSK has left a glaring gap in their all-rounder department and they desperately need versatile players to bolster their lineup ahead of the IPL 2026 season. As a result, CSK will be looking for spin-bowling all-rounders and as well as overseas fast-bowling all-rounders during the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Here are four players CSK might actively target at the IPL 2026 auction:

Dec 01, 2025, 17:31 PM IST

'Mere Against Jaa Nahi To Domestic Khelta Reh Jaega': Who Did Yuzvendra Chahal Advise This & Why - WATCH Viral Video

Among the players released by their franchises was Indian leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi. In a surprising decision, Lucknow Super Giants decided to part ways with the young spinner.

Nov 29, 2025, 09:42 AM IST

4 Players Sunrisers Hyderabad Might Target At IPL 2026 Auction: Andre Russell, Ravi Bishnoi And...

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a healthy Rs 25.5 crore purse and 10 slots to fill after trading Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants and releasing players like Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Abhinav Manohar and others. 

SRH's core - featuring Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Pat Cummins (c), and Nitish Kumar Reddy - remains intact. However, they will look to plug a few key gaps in their squad at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, particularly focusing on bolstering their middle-order stability, Indian spin attack, and pace bowling depth after a few key releases and trades. 

Here are four key players SRH could target at the IPL 2026 auction:

Nov 23, 2025, 19:44 PM IST

LSG vs MI - Head-to-Head, IPL 2025: Rishabh’s Lucknow Face Off Against Hardik’s Mumbai - Check Stats And More

Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants take on Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians in the 16th match of IPL 2025 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Let’s look at their head-to-head record ahead of this much-anticipated clash.

 

Apr 04, 2025, 10:42 AM IST

IPL 2025 Purple Cap Contenders For RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics

Over the years, many big names like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami have won Purple Cap in Indian Premier League (IPL) history for picking most wickets in a season for their respective teams. Once again, teams will rely on their top bowlers for their success in the upcoming IPL 2025 season, which starts on March 22 with RCB facing KKR in Kolkata. 

Mar 17, 2025, 20:45 PM IST

LSG's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025: Mitch Marsh As Opener, Rishabh Pant To Bat At...

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will start their IPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling clash against Delhi Capitals on March 24 at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL auction history at Rs 27 crores, LSG will look to win their maiden IPL title during the upcoming season. 

Here's LSG's predicted playing XI for the IPL 2025: 

Mar 13, 2025, 17:26 PM IST

'I Did Not Want To...': Ravi Bishnoi Opens Up After Thrilling Win In 2nd IND vs ENG T20I

Ravi Bishnoi struck two boundaries towards the fag end and made the chase easier for India.

 

Jan 26, 2025, 00:40 AM IST

Arshdeep Surpasses Chahal, Hardik Overtakes Bhuvneshwar: Top 10 Wicket-Takers For India In T20Is; Check Full List

Arshdeep Singh created history in the first T20I against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata by becoming India’s highest-ever wicket-taker in T20I Internationals. Arshdeep surpassed Yuzvendra Chahal to achieve the huge milestone.

Here's is a list of top 10 wicket-takers for India in T20Is:

Jan 22, 2025, 22:51 PM IST

Rishabh Pant As Captain, Mayank Yadav In Premier Pacer's Role: LSG's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025

After assembling a strong squad at the mega auction, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have appointed as the new captain ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

Pant, who was secured by LSG for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, has replaced KL Rahul as the skipper of the side. It will be interesting to see how LSG performs under Pant's captaincy in IPL 2025. 

Here's is LSG's predicted playing XI for the IPL 2025: 

Jan 21, 2025, 20:15 PM IST

IPL 2025 LSG Retained Players Full List: Lucknow Super Giants Reveal Full List Of Retain Players Ahead Of IPL 2025 Auction

IPL 2025 LSG Retained Players Full List: India’s young pacer Mayank Yadav has also been retained for Rs 11 crore, while spinner Ravi Bishnoi will also stay with Lucknow for Rs 11 crore.

Oct 31, 2024, 16:09 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Retention List Ahead Of IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Will LSG Retain KL Rahul?

The Lucknow-based franchise can retain KL Rahul but purely as a batter. He may not continue as captain anymore.

Oct 03, 2024, 20:20 PM IST

Ravi Bishnoi's Spectacular Catch Steals The Show In India's Victory Over Zimbabwe In 3rd T20I, Video Goes Viral - Watch

Bishnoi's catch not only bolstered India's defense but also set the tone for a disciplined bowling effort.

Jul 11, 2024, 10:25 AM IST

WATCH: India Cricket Stars Seek Divine Blessings At Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple On Makar Sankranti

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube showcased stellar performances as India chased down 173 to secure victory in the IND vs AFG 2nd T20I at Holkar Stadium.

Jan 15, 2024, 11:36 AM IST