IPL Auction: Top 5 Most expensive uncapped players of all time
While several uncapped players enter the league through decent deals, a few surprise everyone by attracting massive sums after impressive domestic performances or standout moments.
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Kartik Sharma: (INR 14.20 crore in 2026)
19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan, Kartik Sharma, was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for INR 14.2 crore, making him the joint most expensive uncapped player alongside Prashant Veer. Born on April 26, 2006, Kartik scored a century on his Ranji Trophy debut against Uttarakhand. He has been a consistent performer for Rajasthan across formats.
In first-class cricket, he has scored 479 runs in 11 innings at an average of 43.54, including three centuries. In List A, he has scored 445 runs at an average of 55.62. While in T20s, he strikes at nearly 163. Primarily a No.4 batter, Kartik is seen as a long-term asset for CSK, with many viewing him as a future wicketkeeping option after MS Dhoni’s era, despite the presence of Sanju Samson.