The IPL 2026 auction is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on December 16, where franchises will have the opportunity to fill up to 77 vacant slots for the upcoming season. Among the 369 players in the auction pool, a number of them are currently representing India in the U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai.
Led by Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the Indian U-19 squad has made a strong start in the tournament, winning their first two matches, including a convincing victory over Pakistan. As a result, several members of the squad have been shortlisted for the IPL 2026 auction, each with their respective base prices.
Some of the players from the U-19 squad who will be up for auction include Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Naman Pushpak, and Aaron George Varghese. Each player has a base price of Rs. 30 lakh, with their set numbers ranging from 30 to 39.
The auction presents a great opportunity for these young talents to showcase their skills and potentially secure a spot in one of the IPL teams for the upcoming season. The excitement is building as fans eagerly await to see which players will be picked up by the franchises during the auction.
The article was published on December 16, 2025, providing fans with all the latest updates on the upcoming IPL auction and the talented players from the Indian U-19 squad who will be participating.
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