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BCCI's last-minute change before IPL auction 2026 leaves franchises crying ‘unprecedented’; 19 new players added
The BCCI added 19 new players to the IPL 2026 auction register, raising the total to 369, just before bidding begins in Abu Dhabi. Notable additions include Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwaran and South African wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne. This late expansion is unprecedented, with franchises previously expressing surprise at such a large influx so close to the auction.
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