IPL 2026 Mini Auction: The mini auction of IPL 2026 is going to be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. KKR’s explosive all-rounder Andre Russell is going to enter this auction. He was playing for this team since 2014. Three teams can make big bids for this player.
Andre Russell in Auction, IPL 2026: Caribbean all-rounder Andre Russell, who has been playing for Kolkata Knight Riders since IPL 2014, has entered the auction. All the teams had to release the IPL 2026 retention list before November 15, in which KKR did not retain this explosive player and released him. After playing with one team for 11 seasons, now he is coming in the auction, which is a big surprise for all the teams. In this, we tell you about those 3 teams, which can target Russell in the mini auction. Bids worth crores can be made on these.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings are seen in full action mode in IPL 2026. Already traded Sanju Samson to Rajasthan Royals. However, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran had to be given in return. But, now a big player is available in front of them in the form of Andre Russell. CSK may run after this Caribbean player in the mini auction. After the departure of Jadeja and Curran, the team is looking for a good all-rounder who can perform well with both ball and bat. Russell is a complete expert in this. The franchise is left with Rs 43.4 crore in its purse.
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Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals may also be planning to target Andre Russell in the IPL 2026 mini auction. There is no foreign explosive all-rounder in their team, who can change the course of the match on his own. In such a situation, Russell knows how to get the job done. Even though the last season has not been special, this player has the ability to win matches. Especially Arun Jaitley’s home ground in Delhi is small, where a lot of sixes are hit. DC must be paying attention to this thing also. Delhi can bid up to Rs 10 crore on this Caribbean player. An amount of Rs 21.8 crore is left in the purse.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore had the option of Liam Livingston last season, but he has been released. In such a situation, the team would be looking for an all-rounder who has fire power. Andre Russell can accomplish this task well. Russell has that ability, which is not seen in even the best batsmen. If RCB wants to dominate like champions, then they will have to spend money on this all-rounder. The team can throw up to Rs 10 crore on him in the mini auction. There is Rs 16.4 crore left in RCB’s purse.
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