Punjab Kings (PBKS) concluded the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction with four significant acquisitions, completing their 25-player squad for the upcoming season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru made eight key additions at the TATA IPL 2026 Player Auction, headlined by the acquisition of Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore, alongside New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, who was signed for Rs 2 crore.
"I would like to see him play the opening slot for KKR. I think, in terms of a finisher, KKR already have a decent line-up. They have Rinku Singh, for instance," Kumble said on JioStar.
RCB got off to a fine start in the IPL 2026 auction, getting seasoned India and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs seven crores and Kiwi pacer Duffy for Rs two crores.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has shared insights into the team's mindset, preparation, and approach during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.
Iyer went under the hammer for a Base price of Rs 2 crore. Lucknow Super Giants raise the paddle for the first time. Gujarat Titans also join the race after a brief pause.
Put into bat, Madhya Pradesh posted a formidable 225 for 8 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by an attacking 70 off 43 balls from Venkatesh Iyer, featuring eight fours and two sixes, which kept the run rate high even after an early wicket.
Venkatesh Iyer starred for Madhya Pradesh (MP) in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025, blasting a crucial 70 off 43 balls against Punjab to help his team post a commanding first-innings total of 225/8 at the DY Patil Academy, Ambi, Pune.
Nayar said, "I actually picked him because of his attitude. On day one, Venkatesh Iyer walked in with swagger; he performed, but he never looked at us or tried to please anyone. I thought he was someone with a lot of attitude."
Speaking on JioStar, former India cricketer Saba Karim broke down KKR's strategic release list, including the high-profile decision to let go of Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for Rs 23.75 crore in the last auction.
Current India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the highest run-scorer for Mumbai in T20 cricket. He surpassed Aditya Tare's record, moving to the top of the charts with 1,717 runs. Suryakumar's tally, built over 71 matches, has com
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