Cricket
With the official auction list yet to be released, here’s a look at 5 exciting talents who could earn their maiden IPL deal based purely on form, potential and expert predictions
Ben Duckett’s inventive strokeplay and ability to dominate spin make him a strong overseas contender for his first IPL contract
Kartik Sharma, tipped by experts to be a top uncapped buy, is a hard-hitting middle-order batter known for his clean six-hitting
Cooper Connolly, a former Australia U19 captain and versatile all-rounder, has impressed in T20 leagues and could earn his first IPL deal in 2026
Auqib Nabi, a rising J&K pacer with consistent Ranji Trophy wickets and strong swing skills, looks set to attract IPL attention this year
Saransh Jain, the 2025 Duleep Trophy Player of the Series, is a reliable batting all-rounder who could finally break into the IPL in 2026