The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released a finalized list of players for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction, set to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Franchises finalized their retained player lists last month ahead of the event.
Several high-profile players were released by franchises to free up funds, and most of them have returned to the auction pool to attract new bids. The initial registration list had over 1,000 players, but after discussions with the franchises and considering their requirements, the number has been trimmed to 350.
The majority of the auction pool consists of uncapped Indian players, totaling 224. The rest includes 16 capped Indian players, 96 capped overseas players, and 14 uncapped overseas players. Check out the complete list of players shortlisted for the IPL 2026 auction right here.
“A total of 1390 players registered for the Player Auction, out of which 350 players were shortlisted; 240 Indian and 110 are overseas recruits. The pool comprises 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players, adding significant depth and fresh talent to this year’s auction roster,” a statement on iplt20.com read.
“Franchises will compete for 77 available slots overall, including 31 spots reserved for overseas players. The highest reserve price remains INR 2 crore, with 40 players choosing to enter the auction in this bracket,” the statement continued.
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The player pool features several big names, including the high-profile all-rounders Cameron Green and Venkatesh Iyer, who will be part of the initial sets at the auction. Forty players have set their base price at INR 2 crore, including the duo, while other notable names include Wanindu Hasaranga, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Prithvi Shaw, and Liam Livingstone.
It’s worth noting that Andre Russell and Glenn Maxwell will be absent from the auction, with Russell recently retiring from the IPL and Maxwell opting out of the 2026 edition.
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