The IPL 2026 auction, a glittering gauntlet of glamour and gambles, beckons on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, where 10 franchises will wage war for 600 players in a Rs 540 crore purse showdown. As the mega-event looms, the air crackles with speculation—record bids, uncapped uncorkers, and strategic masterstrokes that could redefine the 2026 season. With the player pool brimming with 350 capped internationals and 250 domestic dynamos,