IPL 2026 Auction Live News: Record buys, surprise steals by KKR, RCB, CSK, DC and others; Check full list – The Economic Times

IPL 2026 Auction News Live: The IPL Auction 2026 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with a ₹237.50 crore purse across 10 teams vying for 77 slots. Kolkata Knight Riders lead with the largest purse, while Mumbai Indians face significant budget constraints, setting the stage for tactical bidding and potential team overhauls.
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