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Last updated on - March 18, 2026, 12:56 PM IST
In these collection of pictures, we take a look at most expensive possible playing 11 of cricketers ahead of IPL 2026 season.
1. Virat Kohli: Former India captain was retained for Rs 21 crore by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kohli will open the batting for RCB in IPL 2026.
2. Sanju Samson: Kerala batter was traded from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 18 crore. Samson will open the batting for CSK.
3. Shreyas Iyer: Punjab Kings skipper was retained for Rs 26.75 crore by IPL 2025 finalists Punjab Kings.
4. Cameron Green: Australian all-rounder was bought for Rs 25.2 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders at the IPL 2026 mini auction.
5. Rishabh Pant: Lucknow Super Giants captain is most expensive playing in IPL 2026 after being retained for Rs 27 crore by Sanjiv Goenka's team.
6. Heinrich Klaasen: Former South Africa wicketkeeper was retained for Rs 23 crore by Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2026.
8. Rashid Khan: Afghanistan all-rounder was retained for Rs 18 crore by Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2026 season.
9. Jasprit Bumrah: Mumbai Indians pacer was retaind for Rs 18 crore by Nita Ambani's Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026.
10. Matheesha Pathirana: Sri Lanka pacer was bought for Rs 18 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders at IPL 2026 mini auction.
11. Arshdeep Singh: Punjab Kings pacer was retained for Rs 18 crore ahead of IPL 2026.
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