Who is Prashant Veer? Who was bought by CSK for ₹ 14.20 crore, became the most expensive uncapped Indian player in IPL history.

IPL 2026 Auction: In the mini auction of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings have made a bid which has surprised everyone. Young star of domestic cricket Prashant Veer has now become the most expensive uncapped Indian player in IPL history. CSK has showered money on this young all-rounder and included him in their team for a huge amount of ₹ 14.20 crore.

How was the record bid?

As soon as Prashant Veer’s name came up during the auction, very few people expected that the bid would cross Rs 10 crore. But CSK’s intentions were clear. He adopted an aggressive stance from the beginning. Prashant Veer was available at the base price, but within no time the bid reached crores.

CSK fought tooth and nail for Veer and finally made him a part of their squad by making a winning bid of Rs 14.20 crore. Along with this bid, Chennai Super Kings also made a bid of Rs 14.20 crore on Karthik Sharma. CSK spent lavishly on both the uncapped players. Trust in youth shows the changing thinking of the team.

Prashant Veer earns BIG! ✨💛

A staggering INR 14.2 Crore for the all-rounder as he joins @ChennaiIPL 🤝#TATAIPL | #TATAIPLAuction pic.twitter.com/TOOwJ5jG4J

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 16, 2025

Who is Prashant Veer?

Prashant Veer has come into limelight due to his explosive performance in domestic cricket. Hailing from UP, Prashant is a talented all-rounder who is known for his ability to hit big sixes in the death overs and take wickets in the middle overs. His recent performance in domestic T20 tournaments had caught the attention of IPL scouts. It is believed that CSK wants to prepare him as an alternative to impact players like Ravindra Jadeja or Shivam Dubey.

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