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Kerala Cricket League 2026 Auction Highlights: Sibin Gireesh Most Expensive at Rs 11.80 Lakh as 89 Players Find Teams in KCL Auction
The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 3 player auction is all set to take centre stage on Saturday in Thiruvananthapuram, with all six franchises confirming their list of retained players ahead of the much-anticipated bidding event.
Each franchise will begin the auction with a purse of ₹50 lakh, with the cost of retained players deducted from the overall budget before the auction gets underway. A total of 156 players will be available for selection as teams aim to assemble squads of 16 to 20 members.
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Jul 11, 2026, 4:09 pm IST
That is it for the KCL 2026 auction. The teams have completed their quota of players and we are done in Trivandrum.
Jul 11, 2026, 4:08 pm IST
KCL 2026 Auction LIVE Updates
Adhi Abhilash is SOLD to Kochi Blue Tigers for an elevated bid of Rs 1.35 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 4:07 pm IST
Amay Manoj is SOLD to Thrissur Titans for Rs 1.5 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 4:05 pm IST
KCL Auction LIVE
Pavan Sreedhar is SOLD to Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 1.50 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 4:04 pm IST
Sharon SS is SOLD to Thrissur Titans for Rs 1.50 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 4:03 pm IST
Sarath Chandra Prasad is SOLD to Thrissur Titans for Rs 0.75 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 4:02 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Manav Krishna is SOLD to Thrissur Titans for Rs 2.90 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 4:01 pm IST
KCL 2026 Auction LIVE
Akshay Chandran is SOLD to Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 1.50 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 pm IST
KCL 2026 Auction LIVE
Arjun Venugopal is SOLD to Kollam Sailors for Rs 1.50 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:58 pm IST
Aswin Anand is SOLD to Calicut Globstars for Rs 1.50 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:57 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Vinil TS is SOLD to Alleppey Ripples for Rs 95 thousand.
Jul 11, 2026, 3:56 pm IST
Vignesh Puthur is SOLD to Calicut Globstars for Rs 1.50 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:55 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Sudheesh Mohan is SOLD to Trivandrum Royals at an elevated bid of Rs 1.15 lakh.
Jul 11, 2026, 3:53 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Anandhu Sunil is SOLD to Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 1 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:52 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Mohammed Kaif is SOLD to Calicut Globstars for Rs 1.50 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:51 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Ujjwal Krishna is SOLD to Trivandrum Royals for Rs 1.05 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:50 pm IST
Akash Pillai is SOLD to Alleppey Ripples for Rs 75 thousand
Jul 11, 2026, 3:49 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Mohamed Enaan is SOLD to Thrissur Titans for Rs 3 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:46 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Aravind KS is SOLD to Calicut Globstars for Rs 75 thousand.
Jul 11, 2026, 3:45 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Update
Eden Apple Tom is SOLD to Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 3.40 lakh.
Jul 11, 2026, 3:43 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Manu Krishnan is SOLD to Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 2.60 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:41 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live
The final phase of the KCL auction resumes.
Jul 11, 2026, 3:27 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates: Updated Purse and Squad Slots
Kerala Cricket League Auction Accelerated Part Up Next. Have a look at how teams stand
Jul 11, 2026, 3:26 pm IST
The accelerated auction up next as the teams are close to reaching the minimum quota of players.
Jul 11, 2026, 3:25 pm IST
But Alleppey Ripples have used their RTM card, hence Sreeroop goes to Alleppey.
Jul 11, 2026, 3:23 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live
Sreeroop MP is SOLD to Trivandrum Royals for Rs 80 thousand.
Jul 11, 2026, 3:23 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Ujjwal Krisha - UNSOLD
Harikrishnan KN - UNSOLD
Badaraudeen PP - UNSOLD
Jul 11, 2026, 3:19 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live
Muhammed Shanu is SOLD to Kochi Blue Tigers for Rs 1.45 lakh
Jul 11, 2026, 3:18 pm IST
Ameersha SN - UNSOLD
Jul 11, 2026, 3:16 pm IST
KCL Auction 2026 Live Updates
Monu Krishna is SOLD to Aries Kollam Sailors for Rs 1.05 lakh
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Alleppey Ripples head into the auction in the strongest financial position, retaining only one player and entering the event with the highest remaining purse of ₹42.5 lakh. They also have the biggest rebuilding task, needing to sign at least 15 more players to complete their squad.
Kochi Blue Tigers also enjoy significant spending power after retaining just two players. They have ₹41 lakh available and need to add at least 14 players. Trivandrum Royals retained three players and will enter the auction with ₹39.5 lakh, while Thrissur Titans and reigning champions Aries Kollam Sailors each retained four players, leaving them with ₹34.5 lakh to spend.
Calicut Globstars have the smallest purse among the six franchises, with ₹33.75 lakh remaining after retaining three key players. Despite that, they still have room to strengthen their squad with at least 13 new signings.
Several established names, including Sachin Baby, Vishnu Vinod, Basil Thampi and MD Nidheesh, will be among the headline attractions in the auction. Franchises are expected to combine experienced campaigners with promising local talent as they shape their squads for the third edition of Kerala's premier franchise T20 league.
Meanwhile, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson will not feature in KCL Season 3. The Kochi Blue Tigers opted not to retain their marquee player from last season, and with Samson unavailable due to prior commitments, his name is also absent from the auction pool.
Story first published: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:29 [IST]
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