The other uncapped Indian player that has received 14.20 Crores is Kartik Sharma from Rajasthan. He is a wicket Keeper batter that has been consistent in domestic cricket for 2 years. He was one of those players that was in the radar by many franchises including KKR who bid till the end. CSK will provide him with a stable environment.
Kartik Sharma: Early Life and Background
He is an uncapped Indian Wicket keeper from Rajasthan. He is a 19 year old player which means CSK have the chance to build a player and make him a legend. He was someone who smashed a century in his debut in the 2024-25 Ranji trophy season. Kartik Sharma has also been dominant in List A Cricket where he has scored 445 runs in 9 Matches . In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament he had a strike rate of 160. Kartik Sharma is one of the rare all format players in India.
His major skills are that he is a right handed batter who is also a wicket Keeper. He is one of the best finishers in the Indian domestic circuit. He has hit 133 runs in the 5 Syed Mushtaq Ali Matches he has played in 2025. He has a strike rate of 165 in 10 Matches. He will be the back up wicket Keeper to MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson. However he will play in the 11 as a finisher.
IPL 2026 Auction Breakthrough
Kartik Sharma’s career took a massive leap forward at the IPL 2026 auction, where he was snapped up by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a staggering ₹14.20 crore, despite having a base price of just ₹30 lakh. The intense bidding reflected CSK’s belief in his long-term potential and match-winning abilities.
This deal placed Sharma among the most expensive uncapped Indian players in IPL auction history, instantly making him one of the most talked-about youngsters in Indian cricket.
Playing Style and Strengths
Explosive middle-order batter
Strong six-hitting ability
Agile and dependable wicket-keeper
Calm temperament under pressure
