The IPL 2026 auction is set to take place in mid-December, with Abu Dhabi confirmed as the venue, according to a BCCI official. This will mark the third consecutive year that the auction will be held overseas, following Dubai in 2023 and Jeddah in 2024. The auction is likely to be held on December 15 or 16. Meanwhile, all eyes are on November 15 when all 10 franchises will reveal their retention list before the auction. The trade saga involving Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has garnered attention, as he is set to join the Chennai Super Kings in exchange for all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. The trade process has been initiated, with all three players giving their consent. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif sees the trade as a solution to Chennai’s MS Dhoni puzzle, while CSK legend Suresh Raina believes Jadeja should be retained due to his valuable contributions to the team. The auction is eagerly awaited by cricket fans as the teams gear up for the upcoming IPL season.
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