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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 12:17 PM IST
Jasper Brinkman, Bram Van Battum unsold
Jasper Brinkman, Bram Van Battum both fail to generate any interest from the teams in the auction room.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:15 PM IST
Loick Luypaert will represent Ranchi Royals
Loick Luypaert will play for Ranchi Royals. Sold for base price of Rs 10 lakh!
- 24 Sept 2025 12:13 PM IST
Victor Charlet is unsold!
Victor Charlet of France is unsold. He was one of the star players in the previous season.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:13 PM IST
Van Oost Maxime goes unsold
After that massive bidding war, the room has fizzled out once again. No takers for Van Oost Maxime.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:11 PM IST
A massive bidding war for Sander De Wijn
Tamil Nadu Dragons and Delhi SG Pipers start the bidding war for Sander De Wijn. The bid has zoomed past Rs 30 lakh.
Delhi SG Pipers drop out but before Tamil Nadu Dragons drop out, UP Rudras (read Hockey India) come in.
The Rudras stint is brief. Tamil Nadu Dragons stay on top and they rope in Sander De Wijn for Rs 36 lakh – the costliest player in 2026 HIL auction until now!
- 24 Sept 2025 12:06 PM IST
Tommy Willens is unsold
Tommy Willens is the first overseas defender in fray. He is unsold.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:04 PM IST
Jeet Pal is unsold!
Jeet Pal is the final Indian midfielder in contention. No takers.
Now we'll move to overseas defenders!
- 24 Sept 2025 12:03 PM IST
Sushil Dhanwar sold to Tamil Nadu Dragons
Tamil Nadu Dragons open the bidding for Sushil Dhanwar. That remains the only bid. Dhanwar will play for the Dragons!
- 24 Sept 2025 12:02 PM IST
Ashish Topno unsold
28-year-old Ashish Topno, who has represented India twice, is unsold as well.
- 24 Sept 2025 12:02 PM IST
Love Kumar, Bipin BR go unsold
Love Kumar and Bipin BR find no takers. They'll remain unsold.
