One of the names is CSK’s Prashant Veer, who became the highest-paid non-capped IPL player from India. The five-time champions paid a whopping INR 14.20 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the highest-paid players in the competition’s history. 

Untold tales of IPL 2026 | 'Yuvraj Singh is my idol': CSK rising star Prashant Veer

Unlike the last time when CSK added seasoned players to their squad, they splurged on the uncapped rookies at the IPL 2026 auction. 

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After shining in the UP T20 League for Noida Super Kings, Veer is seen as a future replacement for Ravindra Jadeja at CSK.

IPL 2026 auction: Meet Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma - sold for 47 times of base price INR 30 lakh, bought by CSK

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Untold tales of IPL 2026 | 'Yuvraj Singh is my idol': CSK rising star Prashant Veer

'T20 babies are now coming through,' Fleming on Prashant, Kartik bids at auction

Meet Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma - sold for 47 times of base price INR 30 lakh