Salil Arora, the Punjab cricketer, has been in exceptional form during the SMAT 2025 tournament, scoring 359 runs in nine T20 matches. His recent performances have caught the attention of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who signed him for Rs 1.50 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. With impressive scores like an unbeaten century and a quick 50 in recent matches, Salil has proven himself as a valuable asset to his team.
Joining SRH alongside his state teammate Abhishek Sharma, Salil will play under the leadership of Australian legend Pat Cummins. Apart from Salil, SRH also acquired players like Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Omkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, and Krains Fuletra. The team entered the auction with a purse of Rs 25.50 crore and 10 vacancies, looking to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
In a surprising turn of events, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history after being signed by KKR for Rs 25.20 crore. This record-breaking deal surpassed the previous record held by Mitchell Starc. With the IPL 2026 auction bringing in some high-profile transfers, cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season.
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