Cricket
TonyIPL 2026 Auction: Players Who Hit the Jackpot Like Pros
The IPL 2026 auction was a blockbuster event on December 16 at the Etihad Arena, where franchises unleashed their inner billionaires. Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, the ultimate underdogs, snagged ₹14.2 crore contracts with CSK, proving that even mega auctions are a launchpad for stardom. Josh Inglis went from zero to ₹8.6 crore with LSG, while Matheesha Pathirana leveled up to KKR for ₹18 crore. Liam Livingstone, after a quiet 2025, scored ₹13 crore with SRH. Talk about a comeback!
few days ago | Vinay Chhabria
Quick rundown
1.Chennai Super Kings splurged ₹14.2 crore each on uncapped Indian players.
2.Josh Inglis saw a massive pay hike despite being initially unsold.
3.Matheesha Pathirana's unique style earned him a big contract with KKR.
4.Liam Livingstone's salary increased despite an average previous season.
5.Lungi Ngidi doubled his earnings with Delhi Capitals.
