{"id":193,"date":"2025-12-19T07:08:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/?p=193"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:29:13","slug":"ipl-2026-auction-350-players-shortlisted-as-franchises-gear-up-for-big-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/?p=193","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players Shortlisted as Franchises Gear Up for Big Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The journey toward the TATA IPL 2026 season is officially underway, with the much-anticipated player auction list now public \u2014 setting the stage for another intense bidding showdown among franchises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of a large pool of registrations, 350 players<\/strong> have made the final cut. These names will go under the hammer later this month when the auction takes place in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, marking a critical moment in every team\u2019s preparation for the new season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Blend of Experience and Fresh Faces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The auction list offers a dynamic mix of seasoned international stars and promising newcomers. While Indian players<\/strong> make up the majority, many uncapped talents<\/strong> have also earned a spot, signaling the potential for breakout stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overseas players<\/strong> are well-represented too, offering teams the chance to infuse global expertise into their line-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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77 Open Slots, Big Decisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Franchises will be competing for 77 open slots<\/strong>, including a limited number reserved for international players. With team combinations, future prospects, and salary cap considerations in mind, auction strategies will be more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The presence of uncapped players \u2014 especially from India \u2014 adds extra intrigue, as franchises often seek out cost-effective picks who could turn into match-winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spotlight on the Top Base Price Bracket<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the top of the price list is the \u20b92 crore category, where several marquee players have positioned themselves. Meanwhile, a significant portion of the pool includes players with modest base prices<\/strong>, allowing teams to focus on depth and flexibility without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wide pricing spread<\/strong> ensures there\u2019s room for both big-name bids and hidden gems to emerge on auction day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to Expect on Auction Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The auction will kick off in the afternoon (local time)<\/strong>, drawing attention from fans, analysts, and insiders eager to witness the next round of bold decisions and unexpected picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, the IPL auction is set to deliver drama, high-stakes calls, and perhaps a few surprises that could shape the course of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that the player list is out, the countdown to IPL 2026 has officially begun and the excitement is building fast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The journey toward the TATA IPL 2026 season is officially underway, with the much-anticipated player auction list now public \u2014 setting the stage for another intense bidding showdown among franchises. Out of a large pool of registrations, 350 players have made the final cut. These names will go under the hammer later this month when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":211,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-193","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=193"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":215,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193\/revisions\/215"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}