New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The IPL 2026 mini-auction was held on 16 December in Abu Dhabi. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered the auction with a strong purse of Rs.43.40 crore, the second-highest among all teams after KKR.

CSK focused on rebuilding by mixing international experience with bold investments in young Indian talent. The biggest talking point was their spending on uncapped players.

All-rounder Prashant Veer and wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma were bought for Rs.14.20 crore each. They jointly became the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.

This signalled CSK's long-term vision, following the release of key names like Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran earlier.

Kartik Sharma plays for Rajasthan. The 19-year-old wicketkeepe...