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During the IPL 2026 auction, former Indian and IPL player Ravichandran Ashwin became the focus of an unexpected social media conversation. Ashwin has retired from both the Indian Premier League and international cricket, but he still keeps a close eye on the game and offers commentary on it.
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After some users accused him of revealing the Chennai Super Kings' auction picks before their names were put up for sale at the mini-auction on Tuesday, December 16, the former India off-spinner responded to social media trolls with the same ease that he once outwitted hitters with his carrom ball.
He is accused of disclosing the Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) strategy for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, which was held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. CSK had to pay hefty prices for uncapped players in the auction after missing out on a few well-known players. On social media, several fans have claimed that Ashwin has already revealed the franchise's objectives.
For the uncapped duo of Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, CSK paid Rs 14.2 crore apiece. Just before the team truly prevailed in the bidding war, Ashwin had made a prediction on his X account that the two would be joining CSK.
In addition to CSK, SunRisers Hyderabad made a strong bid for both players but ultimately lost to the team. Ashwin made a sly jab at the user while responding to his social media claim. "The Orange Army had Muralitharan, Vettori, Analysts and scouts sitting at the table and yet showed faith in my tweets," he said.
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Ashwin was actively monitoring and influencing discussions in the run-up to the IPL auction. Ashwin has frequently advocated for improved and more positive fan discourse surrounding cricket in the nation. Ashwin spearheaded the build-up through a number of shows on his YouTube channel, from talking about uncapped Indian players to holding a fake auction with cricket fans.
Overall, Ashwin's straightforward auction analysis turned into one of the most talked-about moments on IPL auction day, combining fan reaction, precise prediction, and a humorous rebuttal from one of cricket's most perceptive pundits.
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