IPL 2026: Cameron Green joins CSK, Liam Livingstone joins KKR – Complete list of players sold and unsold in Ravichandran Ashwin’s mock auction

Officer IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Scheduled for December 16, but thanks to the former Indian cricketer, the pre-auction excitement has already started Ravichandran Ashwin,

Ravichandran Ashwin conducts a high-stakes mock auction for IPL 2026

Before the real-life bidding battle, Ashwin conducted a high-stakes mock auction on his YouTube channel titled “Winning Bid”, which was designed to replicate the drama and strategic decisions of the IPL room. This simulated event, which included a panel of invited bidders posing as franchise representatives, immediately became the center of IPL discussion. It demonstrated the huge valuation of high-impact all-rounders and the critical need for quality Indian spinners, offering a stark, non-poetic preview of the dynamics that will unfold in Abu Dhabi. With only 77 slots available for the 359 shortlisted players, the mock auction demonstrated that competition for elite talent will be intense, setting the stage for major financial headlines.

Cameron Green starts record bidding frenzy

The first big blockbuster of the mock auction was the Australian all-rounder, cameron greenWith a base price of ₹2 crore, Green’s value increased rapidly due to his rare profile as a middle-order batsman, seam bowler and strong fielder, The bidding soon turned into a fierce competition, initially between Delhi and Lucknow in front of the giants, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) And Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)The final bidding war ended with CSK securing Green for ₹21 crore, making him the most expensive player of the mock auction. KKR played hard but strategically stepped back at this price, acknowledging that buying Green forces a team to build the rest of its XI around his cost. This mammoth bid underlines the price premium franchises are willing to pay for versatile, game-changing overseas all-rounders who provide unique balance to the team structure.

🚨Ashwin’s Mock Auction Highlights🚨

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▪️Liam Livingstone – 18.5 crore (KKR)
▪️Venkatesh Iyer – 17.5 crore (KKR)
▪️Prithvi Shaw – 5.25 crore (KKR)
▪️Jonny Bairstow – 3.75 crore (KKR)
▪️Cameron Green – 21 crores (CSK)#IPL2026 #CameronGreen pic.twitter.com/Qs63CJqgo8

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KKR’s tactical counter in form liam livingstone

After crashing out of the Green Race, KKR executed a strategic “counterpunch” by redirecting their significant purse towards other high-impact all-rounders. KKR’s first major acquisition was from England liam livingstoneWhich he successfully acquired for ₹18.5 crore after another intense tug of war. The move highlighted a deliberate choice: Green’s structural tradeoffs. balance For Livingstone’s Pure Effect and “chaos value”, the ability to change the game instantly by hitting boundaries. KKR did not stop here, it also secured the Indian all-rounder. Venkatesh Iyer Enough for ₹17.5 crore. This aggressive double-swoop demonstrated KKR’s intention to load up on powerful all-rounders who can provide flexibility and match-winning performances, even if it means letting CSK pick up the headline-grabbing Green signing. KKR has further strengthened its Indian team by getting the opener. Prithvi Shaw For ₹5.25 crore.

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Major acquisitions for specific team needs

Beyond the key all-rounder battles, the mock auction targeted franchises at specific team needs, especially for established Indian players. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)Identified as being in dire need of a quality spinner, it successfully acquired the talented Indian leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi For ₹10.5 crore, an important strategic solution for their bowling unit. Similarly, Delhi Capitals strengthened their death bowling by signing Sri Lankan fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana For ₹7 crore. On the batting front, Sarfaraz KhanA buyer was found after the first T20 century Bengaluru At ₹1.50 crore, it shows that teams are willing to back the in-form capped Indian talent. Finally, the wicketkeeper-batsman got the highest price for an uncapped player Karthik SharmaShowcasing intense competition for young Indian wicketkeeping prospects

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Complete list of players sold and unsold in Ravichandran Ashwin’s IPL 2026 mock auction