IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 delivered blockbuster bids, with teams spending ₹ 215.45 crore on 77 players, including 29 overseas stars. Chennai Super Kings emerged aggressive, exhausting nearly their entire ₹ 125 crore purse to secure 25 players,

Uttar Pradesh spinner Prashant Veer achieved a lifelong dream on December 16, 2025, securing an IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings for a staggering Rs 14.20 crore, making him the joint-most expensive uncapped player ever.

Prashant Veer became the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history after CSK bought him for Rs. 14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction.