New Delhi, 16 December (H.S.): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expanded the TATA IPL 2026 player auction pool to 369 cricketers following franchise requests, injecting fresh intrigue hours before Tuesday's bidding spectacle at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena.

Bengal Captain Easwaran Headlines New Entrants

Bengal skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran, a red-ball specialist with notable white-ball credentials, secures his IPL debut eligibility at a modest base price of ₹30 lakh, marking him as the standout inclusion in this latest revision.

This move reinstates nine previously added players—such as Tripura all-rounder Manisankar Mursingsh and ex-RCB talent Swastik Chikara—after a brief removal, broadening team options ahead of the 2:30 PM IST start.

Key Additions and Base Prices

The updated roster features a mix of domestic prospects and overseas pacers, with higher reserves for proven performers. Below is a breakdown of the 19 newcomers:Franchises now eye strategic bids for these talents among 77 available slots, with Kolkata Knight Riders holding the largest purse at ₹64.3 crore.

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