IPL 2026: Prashant Veer, a 20-year-old cricketer from Uttar Pradesh, has quickly become one of the most talked-about young names in Indian cricket. After an impressive run in the UP T20 League, the left-handed all-rounder has drawn comparisons to Indian veteran Ravindra Jadeja. Those performances convinced the Chennai Super Kings to break records and spend big on the uncapped youngster.
The talented all-rounder, who bowls slow left-arm orthodox and adds value with the bat, was signed by CSK as a potential replacement for Ravindra Jadeja. The franchise paid a massive INR 14.20 crore, an extraordinary figure for an uncapped player, making him the third most expensive buy of the mini-auction.
IPL 2026: Who is Prashant Veer, and why did CSK spend INR 14.20 crore?
Born in 2005 in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, Prashant Veer began his cricket journey with the Uttar Pradesh state team. He also represents the Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League, where his performances played a major role in pushing him into the spotlight.
His impact in the UP T20 League did not go unnoticed. Scouts were quick to take note, and CSK clearly saw long-term potential in the young all-rounder. The franchise appears to be investing in Veer as a future replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, with head coach Stephen Fleming possibly aiming to develop his own version of the seasoned all-rounder.
The bidding battle that sealed the deal:
The auction saw strong interest from multiple teams. Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians opened the bidding before Chennai Super Kings stepped in aggressively. Sunrisers Hyderabad later joined the contest, showing serious interest in the young spinner.
The bidding climbed rapidly and touched INR 14 crore before Sunrisers Hyderabad exited the race. CSK then pushed the bid slightly higher to INR 14.20 crore, securing Prashant Veer’s services and closing one of the most talked-about deals of the auction.
Prashant Veer’s early domestic record:
Prashant Veer’s numbers in domestic cricket, though limited, show promise. He played seven innings for Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 112 runs at an impressive strike rate of 170. With the ball, he picked up nine wickets during the tournament.
Across his short T20 career, Prashant Veer has played nine matches and taken 12 wickets. His economy rate of 6.67 highlights his ability to control the game, a trait often associated with Ravindra Jadeja and one that makes CSK’s investment easier to understand.
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