Sarfaraz Khan finds a team in Ashwin’s IPL 2026 mock auction, little-known keeper sold for INR 7.5 crore

Sarfaraz Khan’s dedication towards improving his fitness has worked wonders. We recently saw the 28-year-old score his maiden T20 hundred against Assam. It’s expected that Sarfaraz will garner some interest at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.

Sarfaraz Khan returns to IPL at Ashwin’s mock auction

That’s why, at Ravichandran Ashwin’s mock auction, Sarfaraz had not one but two bidders. The official IPL 2026 auction will take place on December 16, but Ashwin has decided to organise an event of his own. Whatever happened there may not happen in Abu Dhabi, but this Sarfaraz prediction might come true.

As a capped Indian, Sarfaraz was listed at INR 75 lakh. That’s where the bidding started in Ashwin’s mock auction as well. Bengaluru was the first to show interest, and Kolkata joined in. After just a couple more bids, Bengaluru managed to bag the 28-year-old for INR 1.50 crore.

Kartik Sharma goes big

As Aakash Chopra predicted, Kartik Sharma ended up as the most expensive uncapped player at the mock auction. Chennai started the bid for the wicketkeeper batter, with Gujarat chiming in. Bengaluru jumped in at INR 2 crore, and Lucknow joined as well.

Lucknow bowed out as Kolkata entered the race with INR 3.50 crore. Gujarat and Kolkata went back and forth until Hyderabad joined at the nth hour with a big INR 6.50 crore bid and ended up one-upping Kolkata to buy the 19-year-old for INR 7.50 crore.

Full list of sold & unsold players at Ashwin’s IPL 2026 mock auction

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