Prashant Veer has officially registered its name Indian Premier League (IPL), Made history as United’s most expensive uncapped player ever, the feat was achieved during the high-octane 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Uttar Pradesh sensation signed at just 20 years old Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a surprise ₹14.20 croreserving as a strategic replacement for the great Ravindra Jadeja,
IPL 2026: CSK appoint Prashant Veer as replacement for Ravindra Jadeja
A dynamic left-arm orthodox spinner and a ferocious lower-order batsman, Veer mirrors Jadeja’s multifaceted skill set that CSK has been relying on for over a decade. His meteoric rise follows a breakout season UP T20 League Where her ‘spark’ caught everyone’s eyes ms dhoni And CSK Scouts. Standing on the threshold of greatness, he carries with him the heavy badge of being “New Jadeja” For a franchise in deep change.
Apart from his technical skills, he is also known for his lightning-quick reactions on the field, which makes him a complete 3D package. For CSK, this investment is not just about one season; It is about securing the next decade of their spin-bowling all-round core. His journey from the dusty streets of Amethi to the yellow jersey of Chennai is no less than a cricket fairy tale.
IPL 2026: Historic ₹14.20 crore bidding war for uncapped player Prashant Veer
As soon as Prashant Veer’s name was announced at the nominal base price, the auction room in Abu Dhabi went electric. ₹30 lakhThere was an initial clash between Mumbai Indians And Lucknow Super GiantsWho recognized the rare value of a domestic left-handed all-rounder. However, as the bids crossed ₹5 crore, the biggies started coming forward Rajasthan Royals, The team, which recently signed a deal with Jadeja, is desperate to find a young replacement.
When the atmosphere turned into a chaotic standoff Chennai Super Kings And Sunrisers Hyderabad A sustained bidding war led to head-to-head combat, which involved approximately 86 rounds of rapid lifting of the oars. Every time the auctioneer looked ready to put down the hammer, a new bid would come from the CSK table, led by an appointed management team working on specific test data. When the price reached ₹14.20 croreSRH ultimately lost, making Veer the joint-most expensive uncapped player in history Karthik SharmaThe massive surge of 47 times from their base price indicated CSK’s full commitment to their new era,
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7 lesser known facts about Prashant Veer
- Birth and rural roots: Prashant Ramendra Veer was born 24 November 2005in the small village of ShahjipurLocated at a distance of about 13 kilometers from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. His early years were spent playing tennis-ball cricket on local grounds, where he was often the youngest but most talented player among the older boys.
- Humble Education Friend Father: his father, Ramendra Veerserves as Batchmates (contractual primary teachers) earn a nominal salary of approx. ₹12,000 per monthDespite financial constraints, his father prioritized Prashant’s dreams, often saying that he would support his son even if he chose farming over cricket,
- A mother’s silent support: His mother, Anjana TripathiA devoted housewife, she has been the emotional backbone of her journey. After his record-breaking auction win, the family celebrated by distributing sweets in their village, with his mother saying that the money was for managing the family while Prashant focused only on the ball and bat.
- Educational Struggles and Migration: Prashant completed his primary education here Bhardwaj Academy and KPS School With in Rampur. He proceeded to take cricket seriously Mainpuri to a sports hostel, where he passed his 9th and 10th class examinations, and eventually completed his intermediate (12th). Saharanpur In 2025.
- Saharanpur Changes: Realizing that cricket was not competitive enough in Mainpuri, he left Saharanpur Under the guidance of coach seven years ago Rajeev GoyalWhen his grandfather, Suryakumar Tripathi (who funded cricket from his pension), passed away, Prashant almost gave up the game due to lack of funds, but his coach and local authorities stepped in to sponsor his kit and training,
- The ‘Miller’ surname and idolatry: UPCA Green Park Academy named after him ‘Miller’ (after South Africa’s David Miller) by his coach Sunil because he often wore the green jersey and had a similar explosive hitting style. However, his real idol is Yuvraj SinghAnd he wears it proudly jersey number 12 To honor the Indian legend.
- Statistical Talent and Flexibility: Their rise is supported by numbers of activists; he played once 6 matches in 7 days In various cities for UP Under-23 and Senior teams. He created a stir in the 2025 UP T20 League 320 runs (strike rate 155.34) and took 8 wicketsWhile in the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy league stage, he maintained a lethal strike rate 170 With his lower order cameos.
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