IPL 2026 Auction: Records, Redemption, and Rising Stars
The IPL 2026 Auction will be remembered as one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged auctions in the league’s history. From record-shattering bids to unknown domestic players becoming overnight millionaires, the day truly captured the soul of the IPL— where preparation meets opportunity. Cameron Green Creates History: ₹25.5 Crore After a 117-Bid War The biggest headline of the day belonged to Australian all-rounder Cameron Green , who scripted history by becoming the highest-bid international player in IPL auction history. In an extraordinary bidding war that saw 117 bids placed by multiple franchises, it was Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who finally emerged victorious, snapping him up for a staggering ₹25.5 crore . The auction room was electric as franchises went hammer and tong for Green, fully aware of his rare ability to influence games with both bat and ball. KKR’s aggressive pursuit highlighted their intent to build a future-ready core, and Green now carries not just a hef...