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IPL 2026 Auction: Green Becomes Most Expensive Overseas Player
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Cameron Green fetched Rs 25.20 crores, becoming third-most expensive player.
- Prithvi Shaw returns to Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh at the auction.
- Mustafizur Rahman joins Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 9.20 crores.
The Indian Premier League 2026 auction generated significant excitement as Cameron Green was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore. This historic bid positions Green as the third-most expensive player in IPL history and the priciest overseas acquisition, underscoring his immense value.
In other key transfers, Prithvi Shaw is making a return to the Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh, while Mustafizur Rahman will join KKR for Rs 9.20 crore. Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder was secured by Gujarat Titans for Rs 7 crore after a competitive bidding war.
The auction also saw considerable activity with other international and domestic talents finding new teams. Players like Kyle Jamieson, Tom Banton, Adam Milne, and Indian uncapped talents Akshat Raghuvanshi and Mangesh Yadav were also bought by various franchises, reflecting a dynamic player market.
