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As the Indian Test players are involved in the home series against the West Indies, and the white-ball stars prepare for the upcoming tour of Australia, the BCCI is close to finalizing their plans for this yearâ€s IPL auction.

The IPL 2026 auction will be a mini-auction. The last mega auction took place last year, ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Hence, there will be no major overhaul in most franchises, except for the likes of Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, who occupied the last two positions in the points table in IPL 2025.

The Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden IPL title in IPL 2025, ending a wait of 18 years. RCB will enter the IPL 2026 season as defending champions.

Coming to the auction news, information has been learned that outlines the dates of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, as well as the retention deadline.

When is the IPL 2026 auction?

According to a report in Cricbuzz, the IPL 2026 auction, which will be a mini-auction, will be held in mid-December, with December 13-15 being the likeliest dates.

Also, interestingly, the IPL Governing Council is reportedly mulling over hosting the auction this year in India, whereas the auctions in the last two years were held overseas—Dubai in 2023 and Saudi Arabia in 2024.

When is the retention announcement deadline date?

The BCCI has set November 15 as the deadline for the franchises to announce the list of their retained and released players for the IPL 2026 auction.

With this being a mini-auction, franchises can retain as many players as they wish, given the capacity of eight maximum overseas players.

Some big names set to be released ft. Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer – Reports

It is widely believed that the Kolkata Knight Riders might release Venkatesh Iyer—the all-rounder whom the franchise repurchased in the IPL 2025 mega auction for a whopping INR 23.75 crore—and look to buy him back for a much cheaper price.

In IPL 2025, Venkatesh managed to score only 142 runs in 11 games at an average of 20 and a strike rate of 139; he didnâ€t bowl at all last season.

The wholesale of releases are set to come from CSK and RR as they look to improve their squads after the poor performances in IPL 2025. R Ashwin has retired, freeing up INR 9.75 crore from CSKâ€s purse. The five-time champions are likely to let go of Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, and Devon Conway.

But the headlining release could potentially be of Sanju Samson, the RR captain. Samson has reportedly asked the RR to either trade him off or release him in the auction pool.

Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mayank Yadav, David Miller, and Akash Deep are other internationals who are expected to be released.

Meanwhile, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is set to bring the roof down in the auction if he enters it. Green pulled out of the last IPL season owing to an injury. Given his all-round abilities, age, and high ceiling as a cricketer, Green could become the most expensive purchase in the IPL 2026 auction.

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WPL Auction in November. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Womenâ€s Premier League (WPL) has announced key guidelines for the upcoming mega auction, allowing teams to retain up to five players ahead of the high-profile event. The retention deadline is set for November 5, while the auction window will be between November 25 to 29, as communicated to franchises on Thursday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Each team can retain a maximum of three capped Indian players, two overseas players, and two uncapped Indian players. If a franchise chooses to retain all five players, at least one must be an uncapped Indian. This rule ensures a balance between experienced stars and emerging talent in the squads.For the first time in WPL history, franchises can use the Right-to-Match (RTM) option, allowing them to buy back players from their 2025 squads. Each team is entitled to five RTMs, though the number varies depending on retention. Teams retaining all five players lose the RTM option, while those retaining fewer players get more RTMs — four for one retention, three for two, two for three, and one for four.

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The league has set an auction purse of Rs 15 crore per team. Standard retention prices have been outlined across five slabs: Rs 3.5 crore for Player 1, Rs 2.5 crore for Player 2, Rs 1.75 crore for Player 3, Rs 1 crore for Player 4, and Rs 50 lakh for Player 5. Deductions from the auction purse are proportional to the number of retained players, with Rs 9.25 crore deducted for five retentions. Negotiations between franchises and players can alter these amounts, with uncapped Indians carrying a minimum retention value of Rs 50 lakh.The WPL has also set a clear timeline leading up to the auction: player retention lists are due by November 5, auction entry lists by November 7, the final player registration by November 18, and the official auction list will be released on November 20. These measures aim to ensure transparency and maintain competitive balance as the WPL gears up for another thrilling season.

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ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction (ILT20 Photo) The ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction on October 1, 2025, brought high drama and record-breaking deals, with franchises assembling their squads for the upcoming six-team, 34-match tournament running from 2 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. West Indies†Andre Fletcher emerged as the biggest buy at USD 260,000, retained by MI Emirates for a fourth consecutive season. Englandâ€s Scott Currie followed at USD 250,000 to Dubai Capitals, while Englandâ€s Liam Dawson topped the pacers at USD 170,000 with Gulf Giants. UAE pacers were in high demand, highlighted by Junaid Siddique (Sharjah Warriorz, USD 170,000) and Muhammad Rohid (MI Emirates, USD 140,000, RTM).The squads were required to include 19–21 players, with a mix of Full Member nations, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and ICC Associate Nations, plus two Wildcards outside the auction. Several standout performers from the ILT20 Development Tournament also earned deals, including UAE pacer Haider Razzaq (Gulf Giants, USD 50,000) and Player of the Tournament Sanjay Pahal (Desert Vipers, USD 10,000).

Complete Squads by Franchise

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Brandon McMullen (USD 110,000), Michael Pepper, Unmukt Chand (USD 40,000 each), Ibrar Ahmed (USD 22,000), Ajay Kumar, Adnan Idrees, Abdul Manan Ali, Mayank Chowdary, Khary Pierre, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, George Garton, Liam Livingstone, Alex Hales, Sherfane Rutherford, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Alishan SharafuDesert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah (USD 80,000 each), Qais Ahmad (USD 40,000), Tom Bruce (USD 80,000), Hasan Nawaz (USD 40,000), Sanjay Pahal, Vriitya Aravind, Bilal Tahir, Faisal Khan, Matiullah Khan, Tawanda Muyeye, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Dan Lawrence, Max Holden, Lockie Ferguson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran, Andries Gous, Khuzaima Bin TanveerDubai Capitals: Scott Currie (USD 250,000), Mohammad Nabi (USD 80,000), Tymal Mills (USD 80,000), Muhammad Farooq, Farhan Khan, Anudeep Chenthamara, Usman Najeeb, Ritesh Mallikarjuna Grandhi, Shayan Jahangir, Rushil Ugarkar, Naveen Bidiasee, Toby Albert, Akshay Wakhare, Jordan Matthew Cox, Rovman Powell, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Waqar Salamkheil, Haider Ali, Jimmy NeeshamGulf Giants: Liam Dawson (USD 170,000), Tabraiz Shamsi (USD 40,000), Fred Klaassen (USD 40,000), Chris Wood (USD 40,000), Ramon Simmonds (USD 40,000), Haider Razzaq (USD 50,000), Meet Bhavsar (USD 14,000), Ishtiaq Ahmad (USD 16,000), Asif Khan (USD 26,000), Zuhaib Zubair (USD 10,000), Sean Dickson (USD 10,000), Tom Moores (USD 40,000), Lorcan Tucker (USD 10,000), Moeen Ali, James Vince, Aayan Afzal Khan, Mark Adair, Gerhard Erasmus, Blessing Muzarabani, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah GurbazMI Emirates: Andre Fletcher (USD 260,000), Muhammad Rohid (USD 140,000), Naveen-ul-Haq (USD 100,000), Jordan Thompson (USD 48,000), Shakib Al Hasan (USD 40,000), Nosthush Kenjige, Zahoor Khan, Mohammad Shafiq, Zain Ul Abidin, Usman Khan, Ackeem Auguste, Arab Gul, Tajinder Dhillon, Tom Banton, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Romario Shepherd, Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, AM Ghazanfar, Kamindu MendisSharjah Warriorz: Junaid Siddique (USD 170,000), Dwaine Pretorius (USD 120,000), Nathan Sowter (USD 100,000), Jayden Seales (USD 80,000), Taskin Ahmed (USD 80,000), Wasim Akram (USD 55,000), Ethan Dâ€Souza, Richard Ngarava, Harmeet Singh, Raees Ahmad, Mohamed Nawfer, Mohammed Aslam, Abdul Salman Khan, James Rew, Dinesh Karthik, Sikandar Raza, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim David, Johnson Charles, Tim Southee, Saurabh NetravalkarWith a mix of international stars, emerging UAE talent, and Associate Nation players, all six squads are now complete. The tournament promises intense competition, thrilling batting displays, and top-class bowling performances, culminating in the final on 4 January 2026.

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ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction (ILT20 Photo) History was made at the first-ever ILT20 Player Auction, as West Indies batter Andre Fletcher commanded the biggest payday of the day — a whopping USD 260,000 — to remain with MI Emirates for a fourth successive season. The bidding frenzy marked a new era for the league, with franchises competing fiercely to secure both global stars and emerging UAE talents.Known as the “Spiceman†for his flamboyant style, Fletcherâ€s price tag of USD 260,000 set the tone for the auction. The hard-hitting opener was closely followed by Englandâ€s Scott Currie, snapped up by Dubai Capitals for USD 250,000, and Liam Dawson, who went to Gulf Giants for USD 170,000.There was plenty of cheer for local cricket too. UAE pacers dominated the headlines: Junaid Siddique went to Sharjah Warriorz for USD 170,000 (RTM), while Muhammad Rohid fetched USD 140,000 (RTM) with MI Emirates. Both figures represented a watershed moment for UAEâ€s rising fast-bowling stocks.MI EmiratesAlready bolstered by an experienced core, MI Emirates doubled down on firepower. Alongside Fletcher, they picked up Shakib Al Hasan (USD 40,000), Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq (USD 100,000), and Englandâ€s Jordan Thompson (USD 48,000). Local strength was added via Muhammad Rohid and Zahoor Khan, while their Associate Nation quota included USAâ€s Nosthush Kenjige, Kuwaitâ€s Mohamed Shafeeq, and Saudi Arabiaâ€s Zain Ul Abidin.Auction Signings: Muhammad Rohid (USD 140,000), Jordan Thompson (USD 48,000), Naveen-ul-Haq (USD 100,000), Andre Fletcher (USD 260,000), Nosthush Kenjige (USD 10,000), Mohamed Shafeeq (USD 10,000), Zain Ul Abidin (USD 10,000), Usman Khan (USD 10,000), Ackeem Auguste (USD 10,000), Arab Gul (USD 10,000), Tajinder Dhillon (USD 10,000), Zahoor Khan (USD 10,000), Shakib Al Hasan (USD 40,000)Dubai CapitalsDubai Capitals stole headlines with their huge outlay for Scott Currie at USD 250,000. To complement the youngster, they turned to experience with Mohammad Nabi and Tymal Mills (USD 80,000 each). Their UAE core featured Farhan Khan and Muhammad Farooq, while they rounded out their Associate quota with Anudeep Chenthamara (Kuwait, USD 10,000) and Usman Najeeb (Saudi Arabia, USD 10,000).Auction Signings: Muhammad Farooq (USD 10,000), Tymal Mills (USD 80,000), Scott Currie (USD 250,000), Mohammad Nabi (USD 80,000), Farhan Khan (USD 10,000), Anudeep Chenthamara (USD 10,000), Usman Najeeb (USD 10,000), Ritesh Mallikarjuna Grandhi (USD 10,000), Shayan Jahangir (USD 10,000), Rushil Ugarkar (USD 10,000), Naveen Bidiasee (USD 10,000), Toby Albert (USD 10,000), Akshay Wakhare (USD 10,000) Gulf GiantsThe Gulf Giants were the first team to complete their squad, spreading their net wide. Their marquee buy was Liam Dawson (USD 170,000), supported by smart acquisitions such as Tabraiz Shamsi, Fred Klaassen, Chris Wood, and Ramon Simmonds (all USD 40,000 each). UAEâ€s Haider Razzaq (USD 50,000), leading wicket-taker in the ILT20 Development Tournament, was rewarded with a senior deal, while Asif Khan (USD 26,000) strengthened their batting.Auction Signings: Asif Khan (USD 26,000), Zuhaib Zubair (USD 10,000), Sean Dickson (USD 10,000), Tabraiz Shamsi (USD 40,000), Liam Dawson (USD 170,000), Fred Klaassen (USD 40,000), Haider Razzaq (USD 50,000), Meet Bhavsar (USD 14,000), Ishtiaq Ahmad (USD 16,000), Lorcan Tucker (USD 10,000), Chris Wood (USD 40,000), Tom Moores (USD 40,000), Ramon Simmonds (USD 40,000) Sharjah WarriorzSharjah Warriorz invested heavily in seam, roping in Junaid Siddique (USD 170,000) as their most expensive signing. South Africaâ€s Dwaine Pretorius (USD 120,000) and Englandâ€s Nathan Sowter (USD 100,000) bolstered the all-round and spin departments. International pacers Jayden Seales and Taskin Ahmed joined at USD 80,000 each, while UAEâ€s Wasim Akram was snapped up for USD 55,000.Auction Signings: Junaid Siddique (USD 170,000), James Rew (USD 10,000), Nathan Sowter (USD 100,000), Dwaine Pretorius (USD 120,000), Jayden Seales (USD 80,000), Harmeet Singh (USD 10,000), Wasim Akram (USD 55,000), Mohamed Nawfer Mohamed Aslam (USD 14,000), Raees Ahmad (USD 10,000), Richard Ngarava (USD 10,000), Shubham Ranjane (USD 10,000), Ethan Dâ€Souza (USD 10,000), Taskin Ahmed (USD 80,000), Abdul Salman Khan (USD 10,000) Desert VipersDesert Vipers strengthened with Pakistani stars Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah (USD 80,000 apiece), and leg-spinner Qais Ahmad (USD 40,000). They also picked up Scotlandâ€s Tom Bruce (USD 80,000). In a historic moment, Faisal Khan became the first Saudi Arabian cricketer ever bought at the auction, joining for USD 10,000. UAE wicketkeeper Vriitya Aravind and all-rounder Sanjay Pahal rounded out their roster.Auction Signings: Junaid Siddique (USD 170,000), James Rew (USD 10,000), Nathan Sowter (USD 100,000), Dwaine Pretorius (USD 120,000), Jayden Seales (USD 80,000), Harmeet Singh (USD 10,000), Wasim Akram (USD 55,000), Mohamed Nawfer Mohamed Aslam (USD 14,000), Raees Ahmad (USD 10,000), Richard Ngarava (USD 10,000), Shubham Ranjane (USD 10,000), Ethan Dâ€Souza (USD 10,000), Taskin Ahmed (USD 80,000), Abdul Salman Khan (USD 10,000) Abu Dhabi KnightAbu Dhabi Knight Riders pursued balance, targeting Scotlandâ€s Brandon McMullen (USD 110,000) as their key signing. Englandâ€s Michael Pepper and Indiaâ€s Unmukt Chand joined for USD 40,000 each, alongside George Garton (USD 10,000). Their Associate Nation pick was Adnan Idrees (Kuwait, USD 10,000), while their UAE pool included Ibrar Ahmed (USD 22,000 RTM).Auction Signings: Michael Pepper (USD 40,000), George Garton (USD 10,000), Brandon McMullen (USD 110,000), Ibrar Ahmed (USD 22,000), Ajay Kumar (USD 10,000), Adnan Idrees Muhammad (USD 10,000), Abdul Manan Ali (USD 10,000), Mayank Chowdary (USD 10,000), Khary Pierre (USD 10,000), Shadley Van Schalkwyk (USD 10,000), Unmukt Chand (USD 40,000) The auction rules mandated a strong presence of UAE and Associate Nation players — a minimum of four UAE players, one from Kuwait, one from Saudi Arabia, and two from other Associates. This opened doors for names like Haider Razzaq (UAE, USD 50,000), Adnan Idrees (Kuwait, USD 10,000), Meet Bhavsar (Kuwait, USD 14,000), and Faisal Khan (Saudi Arabia, USD 10,000).Notably, standout performers from the ILT20 Development Tournament were rewarded. Haider Razzaqâ€s form secured him a Gulf Giants deal, while Sanjay Pahal was retained by Desert Vipers.The six-team, 34-match tournament kicks off on 2 December 2025 (UAE National Day) and runs until 4 January 2026. With mega-money signings, Associate Nations making history, and UAE pacers stepping into the spotlight, Season 4 of the ILT20 promises to be the most competitive yet.

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Ravichandran Ashwin (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went unsold at the ILT20 2025 auction in Dubai, despite entering the bidding with a base price of USD 120,000. The 38-year-old veteranâ€s snub took many by surprise, given his stellar career as one of Indiaâ€s most successful match-winners.Ashwin had registered for the UAE-based league following his recent retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, making his availability a notable talking point ahead of the auction. Ashwin enjoyed a stellar IPL career, retiring as a legend after 221 matches across five franchises, making him the seventh most-capped player in the leagueâ€s history. A two-time IPL champion with Chennai Super Kings in 2010 and 2011, Ashwin claimed 187 IPL wickets (fifth all-time) and has taken 317 wickets in 333 T20 matches overall. His last IPL auction saw him sold to CSK for a massive INR 9.75 crore, underscoring his value in the shortest format.While the ILT20 auction left him unsold, Ashwin has already signed for Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15, where he will represent the Sydney Thunder. This move makes him the first male cricketer who has played for the Indian national team to join a BBL club.“Indian legend Ravichandran Ashwin has created history, joining Sydney Thunder for BBL|15. The Thunder Nation will welcome the biggest overseas signing since the League’s inception, with Ashwin set to become the first male player to have represented India to join a BBL club,†the Sydney Thunder said in an official release.

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WWE superstar and social media creator Logan Paul was reportedly granted a temporary restraining order against Heritage Auctions regarding concerns surrounding the authenticity of a piece of the United Center court signed by Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

According to ESPN’s Dan Hajducky, Paul said he was not permitted to investigate the floor’s authenticity before Heritage solicited payment after he won the piece at an auction for just over $562,555.

Josh Bernstein, Paul’s counsel, discussed the situation.

“It goes without saying that authenticity is everything in the collectibles community,” Bernstein told Hajducky. “Collectors like Logan deserve, and are entitled to, proof of authenticity that holds up under scrutiny and addresses glaring holes and inconsistencies.”

Under the court’s listing on Heritage’s auction website, it was used from 1994-98 during Chicago’s three championship victories and remained at the United Center until it was “removed and replaced per NBA protocol” at the end of the 2005-06 season (via Hajducky).

According to the injunction, Paul alleged that the floor’s condition “does not match the court from 1995-1998, as a result of the court either being replaced or, as Heritage claims, repainted and resurfaced.”

A spokesperson for Heritage told Hajducky that it does not believe the injunction has any merit.

“We stand behind every item that we sell,” the spokesperson said. “This lot would not have been included for sale at auction unless we were fully confident in its authenticity.”

A court date for the temporary injunction is set for Oct. 9.

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WWE star and social media influencer Logan Paul filed an injunction against Heritage Auctions in Texas district court Thursday, alleging authenticity concerns over a Michael Jordan-signed piece of United Center floor that Paul won at auction.

Paul says he was not allowed to investigate the floor’s authenticity before Heritage solicited payment, which was originally due Sept. 25, according to court records. Per court records, Paul was told by Heritage that he would lose his rights to the floor if he did not meet the deadline.

Paul’s winning bid was for $562,555.42 including buyer’s premium.

Josh Bernstein of Akerman LLP, Paul’s counsel, has asked for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction against Heritage Auctions; the TRO was granted on Thursday morning. A court date regarding the temporary injunction has been set for Oct. 9.

“It goes without saying that authenticity is everything in the collectibles community,” Bernstein said in a statement to ESPN. “Collectors like Logan deserve, and are entitled to, proof of authenticity that holds up under scrutiny and addresses glaring holes and inconsistencies.”

Heritage marketed the floor as “the ultimate Michael Jordan display piece.” The listing said it was an 8’x8′ section of “1994-98 United Center Original Game Used Court.” It is signed by Jordan and includes the inscriptions “Air Jordan,” “5X MVP,” “6X Finals MVP,” “10X Scoring Title” and “HOF 2009.”

Heritage’s listing said the floor was “hallowed by three World Championships and the footsteps of the most celebrated athlete in the history of American sports” and that it was “used from the United Center’s debut season of 1994 through the NBA Championship season of 1998” through the 2005-06 season, when the floor was “removed and replaced per NBA protocol.”

The Heritage listing also noted a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck Authentication, with whom Jordan has had a longtime exclusive partnership, and third-party authentication from PSA/DNA and Beckett Authentication Services.

A spokesperson for Heritage told ESPN it does not believe Paul’s injunction has any merit, adding that the auction house made allowances for Paul “to accommodate any in-person inspection and reasonable efforts for additional review.”

“We stand behind every item that we sell,” Heritage said, reiterating that the floor was acquired directly from the Bulls. “This lot would not have been included for sale at auction unless we were fully confident in its authenticity.”

Paul’s injunction alleges that the court’s condition “does not match the court from 1995-1998, as a result of the court either being replaced or, as Heritage claims, repainted and resurfaced.” According to the injunction, PSA certification says the Bulls logo appears different than in photos from the 2001-05 seasons as well.

Bernstein solicited documentation from Heritage after Paul won the lot. In emails found in court records, Heritage’s director of sports auctions, Chris Ivy, acknowledged there is “no such documentation … matching the court to the 1998-99, 1999-2000 or 2000-2001” seasons and that photo-matching company Sports Investors Authentication was “unsuccessful because the attempted photo matches were only to the Bulls logo itself, not the wood grain — which is what PSA used for their provided photo matches.”

The injunction acknowledges that Upper Deck’s certificate references the years 1995-98 and that PSA/DNA’s photo-matching certificate “claims to have matched the item to” seasons 2001-02 through 2005-06.

Upper Deck, Beckett and PSA could not be immediately reached for comment.

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