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IPL 2026 Auction: Who Can Register and How

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16 is the minimum age for players to participate in the IPL 2026 auction, expected in mid-. The auction may return to India after two overseas editions. Players must meet specific criteria to register. Indian cricketers need BCCI-affiliated state association membership and first-class or List A match experience. Under-19 players require senior-level game participation. Overseas players need home board registration, match experience, and a No Objection Certificate. The process involves online registration, board verification, and BCCI shortlisting. Teams will submit retention lists. Pakistani nationals are not eligible for the auction. The IPL Governing Council will finalize the player pool after the registration deadline. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 15:38 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • 16 is the minimum age for players to participate in the IPL 2026 auction, expected in mid-
  • The auction may return to India after two overseas editions
  • Players must meet specific criteria to register