By Admin 
The IPL 2026 auction is going to be smoke-filled this time. From Andre Russell to Glenn Maxwell, legends who have hit big sixes can come in the auction this time. A total of 77 slots will be vacant in the auction, teams are left with a total of Rs 237.55 crore. Obviously, a lot of money is going to be showered on the players in the auction. In the mega auction, bids of more than Rs 20 crore were made on 3 players including Rishabh Pant. This time also some such players may come in the auction, regarding whom a bidding war may start.
1. Andre Russell
Andre Russell has taken 2651 runs and 123 wickets in his historic career. Russell, who played for Kolkata Knight Riders for 12 seasons, has been released this time by the KKR franchise. Russell is a good fielder, he gives wickets to the team from time to time and the whole world is aware of his ability to hit big hits. The arrival of a veteran like Russell in the auction means a bidding war seems almost certain.
2. Cameron Green
There is speculation about Australian all-rounder Cameron Green that this time there may be a competition among the teams to buy him. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra predicted that this time there may be a lot of demand for Green in the auction. Green is also in good form, coming off a century against South Africa and his strike rate in T20 Internationals is more than 160. Can bowl at one wicket, can come in the middle order or lower middle order and can also play the role of finisher. Because of this specialty, very high bids can be made on Green. With the release of Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer and Moeen Ali, KKR is in dire need of an all-rounder and has more than Rs 64 crore left.
3. David Miller
The auction sometimes progresses in an unexpected manner. If we talk about the last time, the bid on Venkatesh Iyer had gone up to Rs 23.75 crore in no time. It is also possible to place a very high bid on a young fast bowler like Mathisha Pathirana. But Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have the most money left, the addition of a finisher like David Miller to their squad will strengthen their squad. Especially KKR now has no finisher left. Therefore, Kolkata team can turn to Miller and CSK’s participation in the bidding war will not be surprising.
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