The IPL 2026 auction delivered a massive surprise. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went all out for Prashant Veer, grabbing him for a huge ₹14.20 crore. This bid broke records, tying him with Kartik Sharma as the most expensive IPL uncapped player ever.
Teams got into a serious bidding war for the 20-year-old all-rounder, pushing his price from a small ₹30 lakh base to an incredible final amount. Now, the Uttar Pradesh cricketer is under the lens. The Yellow Army expects a lot from him as they build for the years ahead.
From Amethi to the big stage:
Prashant Veer was born on November 24, 2005, in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. He grew up in a simple home where cricket was his ticket to a better life. His father, a school teacher, kept things steady, but his grandfather made the real difference by using his own pension to pay for Prashant's early training.
Seven years ago, Prashant moved to Saharanpur to find better coaching. His hometown just didn't have the setup he needed to turn pro. He spent his time at local academies, building a style of play that works in the high-pressure world of T20.
Domestic Circuit and rise to fame
The left-arm spinner and hard-hitting batter first turned heads in the UP T20 League. Playing for the Noida Super Kings, he put up 320 runs at a strike rate over 155 and took big wickets. That performance won him the 'Emerging Player of the Season' trophy.
Prashant kept that momentum going in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with some very consistent performances. During one tough week, he flew between Kolkata and Mumbai for state games, scoring 112 runs at a 170 strike rate and taking nine wickets while keeping his economy rate at 6.76.
The ₹14.20 Crore Bidding War
CSK scouts kept a close eye on Prashant Veer. They brought him in for trials, where the coaches loved his accuracy and how hard he hit the ball. At the auction in Abu Dhabi, CSK had to fight off Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Both teams traded bids fast, quickly passing the ₹10 crore mark. CSK finally won with that ₹14.20 crore bid. It made him a top-tier IPL uncapped player. Experts see him as the guy to eventually take over from Ravindra Jadeja, mostly because they play a similar style and both can change a game with the bat, ball, or in the field.
Playing style and role
Prashant Veer is the definition of a true all-rounder. He keeps things tight in the middle overs and can clear the ropes easily at the end of an innings.
His bowling is all about changing pace and flight to mess with the batter's timing. When he bats, he likes to hit clean and straight down the ground. Prashant gives the captain a lot of options, whether that’s bowling in the powerplay or finishing the game with the bat.
Player Profile Overview
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Prashant Ramendra Veer |
| Date of Birth | 24 November 2005 |
| Birthplace | Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| IPL Team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| Auction Price | ₹14.20 Crore (2026) |
| Major Teams | Uttar Pradesh, Noida Super Kings, CSK |
The young cricketer is now getting ready to join a dressing room full of legends. That price tag comes with pressure, but his domestic numbers show he has the grit to handle it. Fans are waiting for his first game, hoping he brings that same domestic magic to the famous yellow jersey.
