Updated On: 16 December, 2025 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The IPL 2026 auction will take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The player list for the 2026 season auction has been finalised, with 350 players, including 240 Indian cricketers and 110 overseas

Irfan Pathan (Pic: File Pic)
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As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction approaches, all franchises are gearing up to strengthen their squads with star players and promising talents. Ahead of the auction, former Team India cricketer Irfan Pathan weighed in on pacers who could attract strong bids.
Speaking on JioStar, the former cricketer mentioned the names of three players, Matheesha Pathirana, Gerald Coetzee, and Ashok Sharma, who can emerge as hot picks during the auction.