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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Cameron Green: INR 25.20 cr to KKR, overseas record
- 2🏆 Pathirana to KKR at INR 18 cr
- 3💡 Veer & Sharma break uncapped record at 14.2 cr ea.
- 4🔮 IPL 2026 set for youth-powered fireworks
"Kolkata Knight Riders won a bidding war with Chennai Super Kings to buy the Australian allrounder"
Kolkata Knight Riders outbid Chennai Super Kings to snag Australian allrounder Cameron Green for a record INR 25.20 crore ($2.8 million), the highest for an overseas player and third overall in IPL history.
Uncapped Indians Steal Spotlight
KKR doubled down with Sri Lankan slinger Matheesha Pathirana at INR 18 crore. But the real drama unfolded with uncapped Indians: Prashant Veer (20, left-arm spinner) and Kartik Sharma (19, keeper) to CSK for INR 14.2 crore each, shattering Avesh Khan's record. Auqib Nabi fetched INR 8.4 crore from Delhi Capitals.
This IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi showcased a youth revolution. Green's all-round prowess promises KKR balance, while Indian uncaps signal depth in domestic talent. Expect these buys to ignite fan frenzy come tournament time.
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