By Admin 
There is an auction today for IPL 2026, in which 10 teams will bid for slots of a total of 77 players. BCCI had shortlisted 350 players, which include many big names. There was apprehension about many players that they might be sold at an expensive price, but like every time, this time also such players would come forward whose names were less talked about and they might get a bigger package. Know about 5 such hidden gems.
Karthik Sharma (30 lakh base price)
Karthik Sharma is a power hitter batsman of T20. He is an expert in hitting big shots, whose strike rate has been above 160. He can play the role of a finisher well, Chennai Super Kings is also looking for a similar finisher. Karthik has hit 28 sixes in 12 T20s. Former cricketer Ashwin has also praised him. He can get a big price in today’s auction. His base price is Rs 30 lakh.
Aaqib Nabi (30 lakh base price)
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aaqib Nabi is known for wreaking havoc with the new ball. He is an adept at swinging the ball, having taken 4 wickets in 4 balls against East Zone in the 2025 Duleep Trophy. He can prove to be dangerous in the death overs also. He can bowl good yorker balls. Many teams may compete for Nabi in the auction, hence his price may increase. The base price of Nabi is Rs 30 lakh.
Quinton de Kock (2 crore base price)
South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has good experience in IPL. He is an opening batsman, who is known for playing attacking game from the first ball. Recently he returned from T20 retirement, after which he played an inning of 90 runs in 45 balls against India. Rajasthan Royals may try to take De Kock in their team, they are also looking for a wicket keeper. De Kock’s bid may surprise everyone in the auction this time.
Ashok Sharma (30 lakh base price)
Ashok Sharma has been the top performer for Rajasthan this year, whose performance in domestic cricket was excellent. He bowls at a speed of more than 140. In an interview given to Cricinfo, Ashok had revealed that he had dismissed Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler in the trials. Many teams can go as far as a big bid to include him in their team. His base price is 30 lakhs.
Jake Fraser-McGurk (2 crore base price)
Australia’s explosive batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk is one of the youngest players in this auction. He is known for hitting big shots from the first ball, which can spoil the rhythm of good bowlers. Although he lacks experience, after all the teams also have a strong coaching staff who can take the responsibility of preparing Fraser. Kolkata Knight Riders need a top-order explosive batsman, they also have the highest money in the auction. In such a situation, it can go to a big bid to buy Jake Fraser-McGurk, whose base price is already Rs 2 crore.