The excitement around the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction builds up with the event scheduled on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a shortlist of 350 players, which was the increased to 359 after a few late additions.

According to the initial shortlist, 240 Indian and 110 overseas players were in the fray. The pool comprises 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players.

The 10 teams will be engaged in a bidding war to fill 77 slots, including 31 spots for overseas players.

The highest reserve price remains Rs 2 crore, with 40 players choosing to enter the auction in the bracket.

Here is a list of players who could be in demand as teams look to fix specific holes in the squads.

One of the most sought after play

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