IPL 2026 Auction: Rising Uncapped Stars to Watch
IPL 2026 Auction: Rising Uncapped Stars to Watch
The IPL 2026 auction will see several uncapped Indian players (those who haven’t played for India yet) attracting attention. These players have impressed in domestic cricket with their skills in fast bowling, power-hitting, wicketkeeping, and all-around abilities. Franchises are expected to bid for them as potential future stars.
Key Highlights from the Article
1. Auqib Nabi (Jammu & Kashmir, 29, fast bowler)
-> A swing bowler who moves the ball both ways.
-> Took 29 wickets in 5 Ranji Trophy matches at an average of 13.27.
-> Known for early breakthroughs in powerplay overs.
2. Ashok Sharma (Rajasthan, 23, fast bowler)
-> Bowls consistently above 140 km/h.
->Leading wicket-taker in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 with 20 wickets in 8 matches.
->Previously a net bowler for Rajasthan Royals and part of IPL squads, but yet to debut.
3. Kartik Sharma (Rajasthan, 19, wicketkeeper-batter)
-> Scored a century on Ranji debut.
-> Strong middle-order batter with high strike rates in domestic T20S.
-> Impressed in Sher-e-Punjab T20 with 457 runs at a strike rate of 168.
4. Tushar Raheja (Tamil Nadu, 24, wicketkeeper-opener)
-> Explosive opener in TNPL 2025 with 488 runs at a strike rate of 185.
-> Provides quick starts and keeps wickets.
5. Abhishek Pathak (Madhya Pradesh, 28, wicketkeeper-opener)
-> Known for rapid scoring in the MP Premier League with a strike rate near 250.
-> Scored 266 runs in 6 innings, including a century.
6. Mangesh Yadav (Madhya Pradesh, 23, left-arm all-rounder)
-> Claimed 14 wickets in 6 matches in the MP Premier League.
-> Offers left-arm pace and batting depth.
7. Naman Tiwari (Uttar Pradesh, 20, left-arm fast bowler)
-> Played the U-19 World Cup 2024.
-> Took 19 wickets in UPT20 2025.
-> Ambitious to become the fastest bowler in the world.
8. Prashant Veer (Uttar Pradesh, 20, all-rounder)
-> Left-arm spinner and hard-hitting batter.
-> Scored 320 runs and took 8 wickets in UPT20 2025.
-> Known for striking at a high tempo in the middle overs.
9. Salman Nizar (Kerala, 28, batter)
-> Scored 628 runs in Ranji Trophy 2025.
-> Famous for hitting 11 sixes in two overs in the Kerala Cricket League.
-> Powerful finisher with clean hitting ability.
10. Yash Raj Punja (Karnataka, 19, leg-spinner)
-> 6’6” tall leg-spinner.
-> Took 23 wickets in the Maharaja Trophy 2025.
-> Impressed experts like Ian Bishop with his potential.
Other names to watch: Macneil Noronha, Money Grewal, Arpit Rana, Prithviraj Yarra, Akhil Scaria, Raj Limbani, Sunny Sandhu.