IPL has always been a platform where dreams come true and players experience the world of fantasies and expectations. This IPL mini-auction also marked a life-changing chapter for many young cricketers.
The Indian Premier League was initially created with the vision of giving young players a similar platform as the giants of the game to showcase their caliber in the shortest format of the game. Over the years, the IPL has given birth to many youngsters.
From Hardik Pandya to Jasprit Bumrah for India, Dewald Brevis for South Africa, Glenn Maxwell for Australia, Jofra Archer for England, Sunil Narine for West Indies and many others have launched their international careers with strong IPL performances.
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This IPL 2026 mini-auction also meant the same for many players as lives were changing around the auction table. From Cameron Green’s record bid to Auqib Nabi’s first IPL contract, this auction was full of eventful surprises.
5 players whose career changed after IPL 2026 mini-auction
5. Mangesh Yadav
The 23-year-old cricketer from Madhya Pradesh made his national debut just 2 days before the IPL mini-auction, and he immediately grabbed everyone’s attention. Mangesh Yadav was signed for a whopping sum of INR 5.20 crore.
With 28 runs off the bat and three wickets in two matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the all-rounder will join several of his Madhya Pradesh teammates. He had earlier taken 14 wickets in the MP T20 League.
4. Cameron Green
The Australian all-rounder was already expected to be the most expensive player in the auction. However, no one could predict that its prices would reach INR 25.20 crores. The insane auction between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders resulted in huge benefits for the Australian cricketer.
Green is undoubtedly one of the most promising all-around players of the upcoming era. But injured, he was beaten early in his career. This huge advantage would bring him a huge relief, and he might be very motivated to make the most of it.
3. Auqib of the Prophet
The selected Jammu and Kashmir star has become the highest-paid player in the state. Auqib Nabi has been a star of domestic cricket for J&K in all three formats of the game and was in the limelight.
Delhi Capitals seemed determined to include the uncapped pacer who had a base price of INR 30 lakh. Its prices rose almost 30 times, as it was eventually purchased for an insane sum of INR 8.40 crores. Not only did he have a big contract, but he will also be given a huge opportunity.
2. Karthik Sharma
Kartik Sharma, the young and promising uncapped player, has built a reputation as a finisher and has become a six-hitting machine. The power hitter might have expected a contract thanks to his recent exploits, but who would have quoted INR 14.20 crore for the 19-year-old?
Not only is the insane amount of money big, but also the opportunity to play for the Chennai Super Kings and under the wing of MS Dhoni is a huge opportunity in itself for the wicket-keeper batter.
1. Prashant Veer
Player Prashant Veer took the internet by storm after he was bought for a whopping sum of INR 14.20 crore. The left-arm spinner and aggressive hitter has been seen as Ravindra Jadeja’s replacement.
Veer is excited about the opportunity to play for Chennai Super Kings as he wants to explore the opportunity to learn from the best. He seemed inspired to evolve as a finisher under MS Dhoni. It’s truly a dream come true for the 20-year-old.
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