Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Made notable last-minute adjustments to the player pool for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Mini-AuctionWhich is scheduled for 16th December.
BCCI updates IPL 2026 auction roster with 9 new players including Swastik Chikara
Just hours after announcing the official shortlist of 350 players, the BCCI released a revised document adding nine more players, increasing the final list to 359. This late change ensures that eligible players who may have been inadvertently left out are included. The most high-profile name among these additional players is that of the uncapped Indian batsman swastika gazelleWho was surprisingly absent from the preliminary list despite being part of the title win Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Teams in IPL 2025 season. His prior association with a Championship team and his impressive performances in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League made his early omission a subject of public discussion.
New domestic and partner talent with their base price
Most of the nine new players are Indians, further strengthening the domestic talent pool for the auction. These also include five additional uncapped Indian cricketers. Remarkably, KL SrijitA wicket-keeper batsman from Karnataka who previously represented Mumbai Indians (MI)Has been added. Other household names to feature in the final list are from Tripura Mani Shankar Murasinghof Hyderabad Chama Milind,of Uttarakhand Rahul Raj Namla and of Jharkhand Virat SinghMilind and Singh are not new to the IPL circuit, as both have previous experience in the league,
- Swastik Chikara (India) – Rs 30 lakh
- KL Srijit (India) – Rs 30 lakh
- Mani Shankar Murasingh (India) – Rs 30 lakh
- Chama Milind (India) – Rs 30 lakh
- Rahul Raj Namla (India) – Rs 30 lakh
- Virat Singh (India) – Rs 30 lakh
Foreign Inclusion and Strategic Base Prices
The three foreign players, who were added at the last minute, are priced at a slightly higher base price, reflecting their international experience and value. Australian all-rounder chris green and South African fast bowler ethan bosh (brother of MI Corbin Bosch) Both have been given a base price of Rs 75 lakh and Malaysia’s Virandeep Singh is the only Associate player in the auction list. This price point suggests that franchises view him as a valuable, experienced tactical option rather than a premium, big-money purchase.
In a separate, high-profile addition, veteran South African wicketkeeper-batsman quinton de kock Despite not being registered initially, it was also included on the special request of a franchisee. De Kock, a consistent match-winner, has set his price at Rs 1 crore, which is deliberately lower than his previous auction list, possibly aimed at making him more attractive to potential buyers and an auction-table certainty.
- Chris Green (Australia) – Rs 75 lakh
- Ethan Bosch (South Africa) – Rs 75 lakh
- Virandeep Singh (Malaysia) – Rs 30 lakh
Nationality Reforms and IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Structure
BCCI also corrected an administrative error related to the list of leg spinners Nikhil ChaudharyChanging his nationality from Indian to Australian, which impacts the team’s overseas quota, although his base price is Rs 40 lakh. These final adjustments prepare the ground for the December 16 auction. According to media reports, the auction is set to skip the traditional marquee set of players and start with a set of straight capped batsmen, a move that could lead to immediate, aggressive bidding for the top-tier players worth Rs 2 crore, including India’s Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi. Late additions, especially at the lowest base price, provide teams with vital low-cost depth as they try to fill the final 77 available squad slots.
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