The IPL 2026 auction is set to happen in Saudi Arabia on December 16, and just like every other major auction, this is where players can really cash in. So, who’s going to be the priciest player this year? Could it be an international star? After all, we have big names like Adam Zampa, and Wiaan Mulder in the mix. Circle December 16 on your calendar for the IPL 2026 auction Let’s not overlook Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green, who’s currently considered a hot commodity. Even though he missed the entire last season due to an injury, he might still land a record-breaking contract. But can he actually set a new record. Unfortunately, the answer is no. Thanks to an IPL rule known as the maximum fee rule, a foreign player’s salary can’t go beyond 18 crores, as teams have reported that foreign stars might not be available for the whole season. If any bids go over that limit, the extra funds will be directed towards player welfare. Here is what a statement from IPL said: “Any overseas player’s auction fee at small auction will be lower than the highest retention price [of INR 18 crore] and the highest auction price at the big auction. In case the highest auction price at the big auction is INR 20 crore, then INR 18 crore will be the cap. If the highest auction price at big auction is INR 16 crore, then the cap will be INR 16 crore,” Also Read | Watch: Ben Stokes Run-Out Disaster After Inglis Nails One-Stump Direct Hit Now, back to Green and his value he previously secured a contract worth 17.5 crores with MI. That season, he made quite an impact, scoring a century and two fifties, along with taking 6 wickets. Green’s Impact Makes Him a Top Auction Target Cameron Green has rapidly established himself as one of the most thrilling all-rounders in T20 cricket, and his IPL stats clearly highlight why he’s set to be a standout name in the 2026 auction. With an impressive tally of 707 runs at a strike rate of 153.69 and 16 wickets over 29 matches, he’s already shown he can shine with both bat and ball. His knack for playing explosive innings, finishing games, and delivering crucial overs makes him the complete package exactly what every franchise is on the lookout for. As the auction draws near, Green’s track record and game-changing abilities could very well catapult him into the running to be one of the priciest picks of IPL 2026.