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Highlights from the 2026 Hockey India League auction.
Hockey India League Auction LIVE: The player auction for the upcoming 2026 Hockey India League was held in Delhi on Wednesday.
Over 200 players – more than 100 each in men and women's section – were in the spotlight. The salary cap for men's teams stood at Rs 4 crore, while the number stood at Rs 2 crores for women's teams.
Agustina Gorzelany emerged as the most expensive player, roped in by Bengal Tigers women for Rs 42 lakh. The likes of Valentina Raposo, Granatto Maria Jose, Sander De Wijn, Cooper Burns, and Thies Prinz also were in high demand.
As for Indian buys, 19-year-old Adroit Ekka (11 lakhs) and 17-year-old Vivek Lakra (23 lakh) stood out. Both of them had a base price of Rs 2 lakh.
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Live Updates
- 24 Sept 2025 1:37 PM IST
Gurmukh Singh (Rs 2 lakh) — Unsold
Jobanpreet Singh (Rs 2 lakh) — Unsold
Deepak Soren (Rs 2 lakh) — Unsold
- 24 Sept 2025 1:34 PM IST
14-year-old Ketan Kushwaha (base price Rs 2 lakh) goes to Shranchi Bengal Tigers for Rs 2.40 lakh.
- 24 Sept 2025 1:28 PM IST
Vivek Lakra goes to Ranchi Royals for Rs 23 lakh
The bidding for the 18-year-old started with Rs 2 lakh base price. Ranchi Royals and Bengal Tigers lead the charge with some aggressive bidding. He finally went to Ranchi Royal for Rs 23 lakh.
- 24 Sept 2025 1:22 PM IST
Now it's time for the Indian Goalkeepers
A total of eight Indian goalkeepers up for auction
The following go unsold:
Kunal Tewatia (base price Rs 2lakh)
Jobanpreet Singh (base price Rs 2lakh
Gurjot Singh (base price Rs 5 lakh)
Ankit Malik (base price Rs 5lakh)
- 24 Sept 2025 1:08 PM IST
Jake Whetton finds no takers
One of the star players of the previous edition Jake Whetton finds no interest. Unsold.
- 24 Sept 2025 1:07 PM IST
Tim Cross goes unsold
We are back LIVE after a short break. Tim Cross is the first player up for grabs and he is unsold.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:54 PM IST
Craig Marais to Kalinga Lancers
Craig Marais in at Rs 10 lakh. Kalinga Lancers put the Prinz fiacso behind and raise the paddle. They are the only team to do so.
Marais will turn up for Lancers at Rs 10 lakh base price.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:53 PM IST
Bidding war for Thies Prinz
Kalinga Lancers and UP Rudras (Hockey India) in a massive tussle for Thies Prinz.
It starts from Rs 10 lakh and goes past Rs 30 lakh. Kalinga Lancers eventually pull out.
Hockey India rope in Prinz for Rs 36 lakh!
