Prashant Veer to Auqib Nabi: Five uncapped Indian talents ready to dominate IPL 2026

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Five uncapped Indian talents ready to dominate IPL 2026

From Prashant Veer to Auqib Nabi, let's dive into this photo collection to find out about the five uncapped Indian talents ready to dominate IPL 2026

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1. Prashant Veer - Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings acquired rising star Prashant Veer for Rs 14.2 crore, making him the joint-most expensive uncapped player in IPL 2026. Known as 'Miller' in the Uttar Pradesh cricket circuit is expected to provide aggressive firepower in the lower middle order.

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CSK acquired Prashant Veer after impressive show in UP T20 League 2025

Prashant is a product of the UP T20 League, Veer had a stellar 2025 season, as he scored a total of 320 runs at an average of 64 and a strike rate of 155.34, while also taking eight wickets at an economy rate of just 6.69. He is currently on the sidelines, recovering from an injury sustained during a Ranji Trophy match in January, and has not featured in competitive cricket since.

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2. Auqib Nabi - Delhi Capitals

Auqib Nabi has dominated the Ranji Trophy over the past two years, emerging as one of India's top fast bowlers, but his skills in white-ball cricket are equally impressive.

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Delhi Capitals secured Auqib Nabi for Rs 8.40 crore

The 29-year-old picked up 15 wickets in seven innings during Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-2026, averaging 13.26 and maintaining an economy rate of just 7.41. He continued his fine form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, taking 14 wickets in seven matches at an economy of 5.76, and even scored a century with the bat. Delhi Capitals secured him for Rs 8.40 crore, hoping he can deliver match-winning performances in IPL 2026.

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3. Ashok Sharma - Gujarat Titans

Ashok Sharma is a pacer, known for consistently hitting speeds of up to 150 km/h, a mark which he reached during the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). He emerged as the tournament's leading wicket-taker as he picked a total of 22 wickets in 10 innings

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Ashok Sharma has previously served as a net bowler for KKR and RR

Gujarat Titans ultimately securing him for Rs 90 lakh. Sharma has previous IPL experience, having been part of squads and served as a net bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. In 2021, he also won the 'Speed Star' competition, a joint initiative by Rajasthan Royals and Red Bull, highlighting his exceptional speed and potential.

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4. Mukul Choudhary - Lucknow Super Giants

Mukul Choudhary, a right-handed middle-order wicketkeeper-batter, who represents Rajasthan in domestic cricket, scored 173 runs in five innings at an impressive average of 57.67 and a strike rate close to 200. His standout performances include a quick 54 off 28 balls against Mumbai and a blistering 62 off 26 balls against Delhi. Choudhary has quickly made a name for himself as a powerful hitter.

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Justin Langer backs Mukul Choudhary as future finisher

LSG head coach Justin Langer is a big admirer of his talent and has expressed confidence that he can develop Choudhary into one of India's most lethal finishers in the near future. LSG secured Choudhary in the IPL 2026 auction for Rs 2.6 crore.

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5. Kartik Sharma - Chennai Super Kings

Kartik Sharma is a wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan and was also seen at the CSK camp ahead of IPL 2025, showing that the franchise had been tracking his talent for some time. CSK eventually bought him for massive Rs 14.2 crore, making him their priciest signing.

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