Top 6 Shocking Steal Deals Of IPL 2026 Auction From MI, LSG, DC, RCB, CSK: Quinton de Kock, Ben Duckett And... - Check In Pics
The IPL 2026 Auction was not just about blockbuster signings but also about smart buys that delivered maximum value for minimal cost. Several franchises showcased a sharp auction strategy by snapping up proven international stars at base or near-base prices. Here are the top 6 steal deals by teams in the IPL 2026 auction.
Dec 21, 2025, 16:47 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
10 Overseas Players Who Could Fetch Big Money From RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH At IPL 2026 Auction - Check In Pics
The IPL 2026 auction is expected to feature intense bidding for several overseas stars who bring rare T20 value and match-winning skills. With teams aiming to strengthen ahead of the next cycle, here are 10 overseas players who stand out as top-tier auction targets, capable of significantly elevating squad balance and on-field impact.
Dec 09, 2025, 19:48 PM IST
800 Days Without A Hundred: Babar Azam Equals Virat Kohli’s ODI Record After Another Flop Show
Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s century drought extends to 800 days as Wanindu Hasaranga’s brilliant googly dismisses him for 29 in the 1st ODI against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi.
Nov 12, 2025, 08:14 AM IST
5 Players Rajasthan Royals Might Trade Or Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer And...
After a disappointing IPL 2025 season, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) finished ninth with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs, skipper Sanju Samson decided to part ways with the franchise due to reported tensions with management. Samson has told Rajasthan Royals that he wants to be released and the Rajasthan-based franchise have been involved in negotiations with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to trade Indian wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. In return, RR have asked for star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and one more player from CSK and both franchises are seriously pursuing the trade.
Not only Sanju, the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.
Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:
Nov 09, 2025, 18:08 PM IST
Sri Lanka Announces Squads For Pakistan And Zimbabwe Series; Charith Asalanka Named Captain
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced the national squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan and the tri-nation T20I tournament involving Zimbabwe.
Nov 08, 2025, 14:52 PM IST
4 Players Rajasthan Royals Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer And...
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara is likely to return to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a lead role to helm the coaching staff after the exit of Rahul Dravid as head coach. Dravid's exit from RR came after a structural review from the franchise, which finished ninth at IPL 2025 with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Before the departure of head coach Dravid from Rajasthan Royals, skipper Sanju Samson had also told Rajasthan Royals that he wants to be released ahead of the upcoming auction for IPL 2026 season. So, not only Sanju, the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals might release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.
Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:
Oct 03, 2025, 17:45 PM IST
Sri Lanka Take on Afghanistan: Key Players, Records, and Head-to-Head Stats Ahead of Must-Win Match
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan clash in a high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 T20 thriller at Abu Dhabi, with key battles, record-chasing players, and Super Four qualification on the line.
Sep 18, 2025, 08:17 AM IST
Star All-Rounder Returns As Sri Lanka Announce Squad For Asia Cup 2025; Check Complete Team
Sri Lanka, who will kickstart their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on September 13 against Bangladesh, have named a 16-member squad for the tournament.
Aug 29, 2025, 00:32 AM IST
Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out, Nuwanidu Fernando Returns As Sri Lanka Announce 16-Member Squad Against Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka will be without their star spin-bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga for the upcoming ODI series in Zimbabwe.
Aug 21, 2025, 20:33 PM IST
4 Players Rajasthan Royals Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer And...
After a disappointing IPL 2025 season, where Rajasthan Royals (RR) finished ninth with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs, skipper Sanju Samson has decided to part ways with the franchise. Samson has told Rajasthan Royals that he wants to be released ahead of the upcoming auction for IPL 2026.
Not only Sanju, the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.
Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:
Aug 08, 2025, 18:18 PM IST
4 Players Rajasthan Royals Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer And...
Rajasthan Royals (RR) had a challenging IPL 2025 season as they finished ninth with 8 points from 14 matches and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals retained their star players Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma but they flattered to deceive in IPL 2025 season.
After their disappointing performance in the 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers.
Here's list of players Rajasthan Royals might release before the IPL 2026 auction:
Jul 21, 2025, 18:49 PM IST
Wanindu Hasaranga Likely To Miss Bangladesh T20I Series Due To Hamstring Injury
Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga is likely to miss the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to a hamstring injury. This comes after Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series 2-1 with a dominant 99-run win, their eighth consecutive home ODI series victory.
Jul 09, 2025, 13:36 PM IST
4 Players Rajasthan Royals Might Release After IPL 2025: Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer And...
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have already been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs race with their star players Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and others failing to deliver at crunch situations of the game. The inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals retained Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma for a combined 79 crore but most of these players have flattered to deceive in IPL 2025 season.
RR, who have won just three matches out of 12 so far, might consider releasing some players after this season based on their form, salary and age.
Here's list of players which Rajasthan Royals might release after IPL 2025 season:
May 06, 2025, 17:41 PM IST
From 2016 U-19 World Cup to IPL 2025: 8 Stars Reuniting with Rishabh Pant
Mar 18, 2025, 16:59 PM IST
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal As Openers; Riyan Parag To Bat At This Position: Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025
Rahul Dravid has joined Rajasthan Royals (RR) as head coach ahead of the 2025 IPL season following the culmination of his tenure as India coach after the 2024 T20 World Cup win. Dravid has a long-standing working relationship with the Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson and both will look to take the Rajasthan-based IPL franchise to newer heights in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
Here's the predicted Probable XI of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025:
Feb 02, 2025, 13:36 PM IST
Sri Lanka Announce ODI Squad For Series Against India: Liyanage, Karunaratne Make Comeback
The series against India promises compelling match-ups, with Sri Lanka aiming to capitalize on home advantage.
Jul 31, 2024, 08:42 AM IST
Blame Game In Sri Lanka Camp After Defeat Against South Africa, Captain Wanindu Hasaranga Slam ICC For Unfair Scheduling
Unsure of the pitch conditions at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Hasaranga rolled the dice at the toss, opting to bat first and backing his bowling attack to defend a total.
Jun 04, 2024, 08:39 AM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Star Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out Of IPL 2024
Hasaranga's injury is a big blow to Sunrisers Hyderabad as they now do not have a genuine leg-spinning overseas option now in ongoing season of Indian Premier League.
Apr 07, 2024, 09:54 AM IST
Wanindu Hasaranga Is The New Entry In List Of Bowlers With 100 T20I Wickets, Check Full List; In Pics
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan clashed in the second T20I of their three-match series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday. The hosts secured a commanding victory by 72 runs, thus sealing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. In the process, Wanindu Hasaranga, captain of the Sri Lankan team, went past landmark of 100 T20I wickets. Only 11 bowlers have managed to breach this number. We bring you names of all the 11 cricketers here.
Feb 20, 2024, 13:38 PM IST