IPL 2026 Auction: Keep an eye on the TV, friends, a historic bid can be made on Rishabh Pant and other greats today.

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you also want to know what special is going on in the auction this time and with what strategy your favorite team has entered the field, then you are at the right place. Come, let’s understand today’s situation in simple language. What’s going on live? (Live Updates)As expected, this time’s auction is turning out to be very interesting. There is a competition among the franchise owners to buy players. Everyone’s eyes are on the big names: As soon as the names of big stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Jos Buttler come up, the paddles are not stopping. Every team wants to strengthen its core team. Surprise Package: Like every year, this time too some young and unknown players are coming forward on whom crores of rupees are being showered, while some big names are surprisingly still unsold. This is called the thrill of IPL! Why is the 2026 auction special? This time the auction is also important because after some major changes in 2025, the teams have to re-balance their balance. It can also be called ‘Smart Auction’ after ‘Mega Auction’. Teams are no longer just investing money on names, rather they are focusing more on “impact players” and team balance.Fans’ Questions: When and where to watch?If you are in office or travelling, there is no need to panic.Timing: The auction process has started in the morning and is expected to continue till evening.Where to watch: It is being telecasted on TV on Star Sports, and if you want to watch online then ‘JioCinema’ But you can enjoy live streaming for free. What should fans do? Brother, fasten your seat belt. By this evening the map of many teams would have changed. It will be interesting to see who gets the crown of ‘Most Expensive Player’. Will records be broken? Or will the teams show stinginess? Keep an eye on social media and news portals for moment-to-moment updates, because like one over in cricket, even one bid in the auction can turn the tables.