By Devadyuti Das | Updated: March 26, 2026 9:02 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out about top newcomers who can set the IPL 2026 season on fire. From CSK's Prashant Veer to Delhi Capitals star Auqib Nabi.
1. Prashant Veer: The Uttar Pradesh all-rounder was bought for Rs 14.2 crore by MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings at the IPL 2026 mini auction. Veer had a batting strike-rate of more than 167 and bowled with economy rate of 6.45 in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.
2. Jacob Bethell: England all-rounder was retained for Rs 2.6 crore by Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Bethell scored a brilliant maiden century in the T20 World Cup 2026 loss to Team India in Mumbai earlier this month.
3. Auqib Nabi: Jammu and Kashmir pacer was bought for Rs 8.4 crore by Delhi Capitals at the IPL 2026 mini auction. He claimed 34 wickets in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy at an economy rate of 7.74.
4. Ashok Sharma: The 23-year-old is one of the fastest pacers in India currently but failed to make his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals. He was bought for Rs 90 lakh by Gujarat Titans and will be seen alongside the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
5. Naman Tiwari: He was one of the Indian stars in U-19 World Cup 2024. The left-arm pacer bowled at good pace for Noida Kings in UP T20 league and was bought for Rs 1 crore by Sanjiv Goenka's Lucknow Super Giants.
6. Mitchell Owen: The Australian all-rounder was one of stars from Big Bash League with strike-rate of over 187 for Hobart Hurricanes. Owen was retained for Rs 3 crore by Preity Zinta co-owned Punjab Kings.