India, Nov. 13 -- The IPL 2026 auction is fast approaching, and franchises have begun exploring trade options to fine-tune their squads ahead of the new season. The teams that struggled in the previous IPL season are now on the hunt for impactful signings, aiming to reshape their squads through key trades before the auction. Meanwhile, several underutilised stars are also expected to seek fresh opportunities at franchises where they can play bigger roles, especially with many sides aiming to strike the right balance between experience and youth ahead of the mega event.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif named one such player - Ishan Kishan, the wicketkeeper batter, was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping INR 11.25 crore in the...