The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently announced an update regarding the IPL 2026 auction. Nine new players have been added to the list of those participating in the auction, bringing the total number of players from 350 to 359. The IPL 2026 auction is scheduled to take place on December 16th.
Sports News: The BCCI has issued an important update ahead of the mega IPL 2026 auction. The initial list of 350 players has now been expanded by nine, resulting in a total of 359 participants. The highly anticipated IPL 2026 auction will be held on December 16th, where all franchises will bid to strengthen their teams.
This year’s auction is considered particularly significant due to the inclusion of young Indian players alongside experienced international cricketers.
Nine New Players Included
The nine new players added by the BCCI include emerging names from domestic cricket, as well as experienced foreign players. This addition has further heightened the excitement surrounding the auction. The following players have been finalized for inclusion in the list:
- Manisankar Murasingh (Tripura)
- Swastik Chikkara (Former RCB Player)
- Viratdeep Singh (Malaysia)
- Ethan Bosch (South Africa)
- Chris Green (Australia)
- K.L. Srijit (Karnataka)
- Virat Singh (Jharkhand)
- Rahul Raj Nimala (Uttarakhand)
- Chama Milind (Hyderabad)
Notably, Viratdeep Singh from Malaysia is the sole player from an Associate nation participating in this auction, highlighting the IPL’s growing global influence. Chris Green, the experienced Australian all-rounder, and Ethan Bosch, the South African fast bowler, are expected to be key attractions for franchises.
Key Information Regarding Base Prices
Almost all of the newly added players have a base price of INR 30 lakh. However, initially, Ethan Bosch and Chris Green had a base price of INR 75 lakh, but this has been revised, and most players are now categorized within the minimum base price category. According to the BCCI, a total of 1390 players registered for the IPL 2026 auction, with only 359 being shortlisted. This indicates a highly competitive selection process, with only one in four players making the final list.
This auction will see competition among the 10 franchises for a total of 77 slots. 31 of these slots are reserved for foreign players, suggesting intense bidding for these limited slots, particularly for players with established international recognition.
The maximum reserve price for players this year is set at INR 2 crore. A total of 40 players have registered in this category, making it the most talked-about price slab in IPL history.
Only Two Indian Players in 2 Crore Base Price Category
Interestingly, only two Indian players – Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi – are included in the list of players with a base price of INR 2 crore. Both players have already made a b impact in the IPL, and it is highly probable that franchises will engage in intense bidding for them. The addition of nine new players to the list will undoubtedly impact the strategies of all teams. Some franchises may opt to invest in young talent, while others may prioritize experience. Players like Chris Green, as versatile all-rounders, could prove to be game-changers for any T20 team.
