IPL, CSK and Prashant Veer
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CSK Squad IPL 2026: The mini-auction for the Indian Premier League 2026 took place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Dec. 16, featuring 369 players who were up for grabs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a strong statement by acquiring nine players during the auction, setting a record with the signings of Indian uncapped duo Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma.
At the IPL 2026 auction, CSK purchased Prashant Veer for Rs 14.20 crore, making him the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history. Once Ravindra Jadeja was traded by Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals,
Prashant Veer, CSK's Rs 14.2 crore pick, wanted to quit cricket in 2020, reveals his childhood coach
Prashant Veer created history in the IPL auction 2026, becoming the joint-most expensive uncapped player in history as CSK picked him for Rs 14.2 crore. However, Veer's childhood coach Rajiv Goel has revealed that the cricketer wanted to quit cricket in 2020.
In a dramatic turn at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made headlines by acquiring young Indian all-rounder Prashant Veer for a staggering ₹14.20 crore, making him one of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.
A like for like replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, the Amethi all-rounder received help from local coaches and officials before striking it big