KKR break Mitchell Starc’s ₹24.75 crore report to signal Cameron Inexperienced at IPL 2026 public sale

Australia all-rounder Cameron Inexperienced, as anticipated, attracted a large bidding warfare from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) within the IPL 2026 public sale on Tuesday, January 16, in Abu Dhabi.

The star cricketer ultimately went to KKR for a large quantity of ₹25.20 crore, breaking compatriot Mitchell Starc’s earlier report of ₹24.75 crore to make him the most costly abroad participant in IPL public sale historical past.

The seam-bowling all-rounder entered the public sale at a base value of ₹2 crore, with the Mumbai Indians beginning the bid. After the Mumbai Indians opted out, the Knight Riders and Royals got here into the body. However, the Royals bowed out when the quantity had surged to ₹13.60 crore, with the Tremendous Kings getting into the fray. The three-time champions ultimately gained the bidding at a large quantity of ₹25.50 crore.

However, the utmost any participant can get within the IPL 2026 public sale is ₹18 crore. Any quantity exceeding the restrict might be allotted to the BCCI and will be utilised for gamers’ welfare.

Cameron Inexperienced missed IPL 2025 on account of again harm

Inexperienced missed the earlier version after present process surgical procedure for a again harm. Having made his IPL debut in 2023, the 26-year-old has plied his commerce for the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In 29 IPL video games, Inexperienced has accrued 707 runs, together with taking 16 scalps.

The Knight Riders will hope for the Aussie all-rounder to fill within the massive footwear of Andre Russell, who was launched forward of the public sale and ultimately retired. The Jamaican will function KKR’s energy coach for the 2026 version.

Earlier than the Australian all-rounder, David Miller was the one participant to draw bids because the Delhi Capitals secured his providers. The nineteenth version of the IPL is reportedly prone to start on March 26, and the ultimate may very well be performed on Could 31.