Abu Dhabi, Dec. 16 -- After acquiring Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer for a record-breaking price at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming said they have been watching Kartik for some time and needed all-rounder like Prashant after Ravindra Jadeja's trade to the Rajasthan Royals.

Uncapped Indian wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma was sold to five-time champions CSK for a whopping price of Rs 14.2 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

Sharma became the joint-most expensive uncapped Indian player in IPL history, alongside Prashant Veer, who was also sold to the CSK for the same price.

Prashant Veer, who is an all-rounder from UP, also got attention wit...