Shock for R Ashwin as he goes unsold in ILT20 Auction having entered the auction with the highest base price.
There was a palpable sense of shock as R Ashwin went unsold in inaugural ILT20 player auction.
Although the former India spinner did not emerge in the accelerated auction, he might yet be able to play as a wildcard in the forthcoming season. Desert Vipers and MI Emirates are two teams that have not yet finalised their wildcard acquisitions.
A day after the PCB stopped all no-objection certificates for players who wish to play in T20 competitions outside of Pakistan, Vipers were the only team to place a bid for Pakistani players. The rationale behind this action has not been provided.
At their base rates, Vipers acquired Hasan Nawaz (USD 40,000), Fakhar Zaman (USD 80,000), and Naseem Shah (USD 80,000).
Additionally, Vipers selected Qais Ahmad and Faridoon Dawoodzai from Afghanistan.
Andre Fletcher, a batsman and wicketkeeper for the West Indies, received the highest price of USD 260,000. For the fourth straight season, MI Emirates outbid rivals to keep him.
Former India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand, who is now in the United States, joined the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, while Akshay Wakhare, a former Ranji Trophy winner with Vidarbha, signed with the Dubai Capitals.
In substitute of Kusal Mendis, Warriorz announced former India batsman-wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik one day prior to the player auction.
The fourth season of the ILT20, which will have 34 matches with six teams and take place in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, starts on December 2 of this year and ends on January 4, 2026.