Archive · 17 Dec 2025
CSK Signs Prashant Veer for Rs 14.2 Crore
Prashant Veer, a young spinner from Uttar Pradesh, got a big deal with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 14.2 crore.
This is the most expensive deal ever for an uncapped player in the IPL.
Prashant was very happy and excited to join CSK and learn from MS Dhoni.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had a bad season in 2025 but their coach, Daniel Vettori, is happy with the team and wants to keep most of the players.
He also wants to add new, good players who might not have been picked by other teams.
The team is getting ready for the 2026 IPL season.
Prashant Veer, a 20-year-old spinner from Uttar Pradesh, signed with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 14.2 crore, setting a new record for the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history.
Veer expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to join CSK and learn from MS Dhoni.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had a disappointing 2025 IPL campaign but showed some improvement towards the end.
SRH coach Daniel Vettori is happy with the current squad and plans to keep the core team together while adding quality players for the 2026 season.
The IPL auction highlighted that high spending on players does not always guarantee success, as team balance and squad depth are more important.
- Who
- Prashant Veer, a 20-year-old spinner from Uttar Pradesh, and Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- What
- CSK signed Prashant Veer for Rs 14.2 crore at the IPL mini-auction
- When
- December 16, 2025
- Where
- Abu Dhabi
- Why
- To strengthen the team for the next IPL season and potentially learn from MS Dhoni
High Spending on Players
Team Balance and Squad Depth
Impact of High Spending
High Spending on Players
High spending on players can bring in top talent and potentially improve team performance.
Team Balance and Squad Depth
High spending does not guarantee success; team balance, tactical flexibility, and squad depth are more important.
- Player
- Prashant Veer
- Team
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Amount
- Rs 14.2 crore
- Age
- 20 years
- Role
- Left-arm spinner
- Domestic Team
- Uttar Pradesh
- Previous Record
- Rs 10 crore (Avesh Khan in 2023)
- Coach's Statement
- Daniel Vettori is happy with the current squad and plans to add quality players.
