The countdown to the IPL 2026 players auction has officially begun, and this year’s event promises to be bigger, bolder, and far more dramatic than usual. A whopping from around the globe have thrown their names into the hat for the December 16 auction in Abu Dhabi, a number that perfectly reflects the tournament’s unmatched pull.

But the buzz isn’t just about the volume of players. It’s the quality and the new rules that have everyone talking.

Big Names, Big Base Prices

According to ESPN Cricinfo, have listed themselves in the top base-price bracket of . Among the headliners are:

, the dynamic Australian all-rounder who missed IPL 2025 due to injury.

, the young Sri Lankan speedster with that unmistakable Malinga-like sling and surprisingly released by Chennai Super Kings ahead of th

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