The Indian Premier League 2026 Mini-Auction is quickly approaching, and the franchises are lining up to select from the list of top 350 players up for auction. While the majority of the names remain Indian, 110 overseas players have joined. Cameron Green and Daryl Mitchell are two of the most well-known players.
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan explained why Green will be in high demand at the auction by clubs like as the Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings,
both of whom are searching for like-for-like replacements for Andre Russell and Sam Curran. Irfan feels that someone like Green will join a team that is willing to invest a significant portion of its auction budget on a strong overseas all-rounder.
“Cameron Green is a top-quality all-rounder, and with KKR entering the auction with a sizeable purse, they’ll surely target him. With Andre Russell retired, Green offers a like-for-like replacement — someone who can contribute with both bat and ball, though he’ll probably bat a bit higher in the order. I expect CSK to show interest too,” Irfan said via JioStar’s pre-auction show.
Irfan, who himself has been a part of five IPL teams during his active days in the marquee league, has said that the BlackCaps’ Daryl Mitchell is also a quality inclusion for any side to have in their arsenal ahead of the 2026 season. The Baroda-born feels that CSK might once again opt to get Mitchell on board by paying something around INR 14 crore, if they cannot get their hands on Green.
“Daryl Mitchell is a quality overseas batter who plays spin exceptionally well — that’s exactly why Chennai Super Kings invested heavily in him earlier, paying around 14 crore. His ability to handle spin on tricky surfaces like Chennai’s makes him a strong asset. With solid experience in both international and league cricket, he brings the temperament and skill teams look for in a proven overseas performer,” Irfan shared.
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