CSK Shatters Records: Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma Become Costliest Uncapped Players in IPL History

In a breathtaking display of faith in domestic talent, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) rewrote the record books during the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. The franchise secured two of India’s brightest young prospects, Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, for a staggering ₹14.20 crore each, making them the joint-most expensive uncapped players in the history of the Indian Premier League.

These historic signings comfortably surpassed the previous record held by Avesh Khan, who was bought for ₹10 crore by Lucknow Super Giants in 2022.

The Bidding Wars: How the Numbers Skyrocketed

The auction room witnessed unprecedented intensity as franchises fought to secure the next generation of stars:

• Prashant Veer: A three-way battle between CSK, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) saw the price fly past the ₹10 crore mark in minutes before CSK finally closed the deal at ₹14.20 crore.
• Kartik Sharma: An epic four-way tug-of-war erupted between KKR, SRH, LSG, and CSK. The bidding became a localized duel between CSK and KKR towards the end, with the Yellow Army prevailing at the exact same record-breaking figure.

Meet the New Millionaires

Prashant Veer (20, Uttar Pradesh)

A left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder from Amethi, Veer is already being hailed as the successor to Ravindra Jadeja.

• Recent Form: Scored 112 runs (SR 169.69) and took 9 wickets (Econ 6.76) in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
• Star Power: Amassed 320 runs and 8 wickets in the UP T20 League for Noida Super Kings. His dual ability makes him the perfect tactical fit for the aging CSK core.

Kartik Sharma (19, Rajasthan)

A dynamic wicketkeeper-batter known for his “monster” hitting, Sharma has already caught the eye of legends like Kevin Pietersen.

• Power Hitting: Boasts a strike rate of 164 in T20s, having smashed 28 sixes in just 12 games.
• Reliability: Noted for his sharp reflexes behind the stumps, he is managed by JSW Sports, the same group that represents Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra.

Top 5 Most Expensive Uncapped Players in IPL History

In another notable move today, Delhi Capitals secured Jammu & Kashmir’s pace all-rounder Auqib Nabi for ₹8.40 crore, further proving that 2026 is the year of the uncapped Indian player.