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The countdown has begun for the Indian Premier League 2026 auction which is set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Cricket enthusiasts across the country can catch the live action of the bidding process on Tuesday December 16 starting from 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time. The event will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network for television viewers while digital audiences can stream the proceedings via the JioHotstar app and website A total of 359 shortlisted players will go under the hammer to fill the 77 available slots across ten franchises including 31 positions reserved for overseas talent Kolkata Knight Riders enter this mini auction with the most substantial financial advantage holding a remaining purse of Rs 64.3 crore to fill 13 vacancies Chennai Super Kings follow with a budget of Rs 43.40 crore whereas Mumbai Indians have the smallest purse of Rs 2.75 crore The auction pool includes 246 Indian cricketers and 113 foreign players eager to find a team for the upcoming season. Each franchise is expected to engage in strategic bidding battles to finalize their squads with limited resources and specific team requirements in mind.
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