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Hockey India League Auction Highlights: Check out all top buys from HIL 2026 auction – Updates, Blog
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 12:36 PM IST
Sanjit Toppo, Rajat Sharma go unsold!
No paddles raised for Sanjit Toppo or Rajat Sharma. Both go unsold!
- 24 Sept 2025 12:34 PM IST
Jack Welch goes unsold
Jack Welch is the final player in this set and the Australian goes unsold.
Next up: Indian defenders!
- 24 Sept 2025 12:33 PM IST
Joel Rintala, Martin Ferreiro, Etienne Tynevez go unsold
Joel Rintala, Martin Ferreiro, Etienne Tynevez find no interest from the teams. All three go unsold.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:30 PM IST
Roman Duvekot will turn up for Delhi SG Pipers
After their failed attempt at Cooper Burns, Delhi SG Pipers rope in Roman Duvekot at the base price. Sold for Rs 10 lakh!
The Pipers struggled to score goals last season and this should help them strengthen on that front.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:28 PM IST
Huge pay day for Cooper Burns!
Kalinga Lancers and Delhi SG Pipers go head-to-head to acquire the services of 23-year-old Cooper Burns.
There seems to be no holding back as the bid zooms after Rs 30 lakh, after starting at Rs 10 lakh.
Kalinga Lancers take the bid up to Rs 34.50 lakh and Delhi SG Pipers drop out. No third party interference.
The Lancers have Cooper Burns' services for themselves!
- 24 Sept 2025 12:24 PM IST
Dylan Wotherspoon is unsold
The experienced Dylan Wotherspoon sparks no interest either. We are breezing through the overseas forwards set!
- 24 Sept 2025 12:23 PM IST
Struan Walker, Dain Son, William Ghislain all go unsold
No paddles raised for Struan Walker, Dain Son, or William Ghislain. All remain unsold.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:21 PM IST
Sam Lane sold for base price!
Yet another base price buy from Ranchi Royals. New Zealand's Sam Lane will turn up for them in 2026 HIL.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:18 PM IST
Liam Sanford unsold!
England's Liam Sanford is the final overseas defender up for grabs. No interest. He is unsold.
We'll move to the next set now - overseas forwards!
