Abu Dhabi, Dec. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Aquib Nabi Dar was picked by Delhi Capitals (DC) for a whopping Rs 8.40 crores in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, while Uttar Pradesh's spin bowling all-rounder Prashant Veer made history to become the most expensive uncapped Indian player in tournament's history.

The IPL auction 2026 continued to spring surprises. The 29-year-old Aquib from Jammu and Kashmir, causing mayhem in domestic cricket with his skillset as a pacer, finally got a home in the biggest league in the world. On the other hand, Veer was picked by CSK for a massive Rs 14.20 crores and could fill in the big shoes of Ravindra Jadeja, one of the franchise's biggest match-winners. ...