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As the IPL 2026 starts in a few weeks, all franchises have finalised their overseas combinations by blending earlier-retained foreign players with new auction signings. Teams largely focused on balance, retaining proven match-winners while adding specialists to fill gaps in pace bowling, power-hitting, and all-round depth. Here is the list of every team's overseas players.

Delhi Capitals (DC), who have consistently been a team brimming with potential, significantly reshaped their squad after the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. The Delhi-based franchise tried to focus on filling gaps in batting (especially top order and finishing) and pace bowling after releasing players like Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk. For Delhi Capitals, the strategic selection of their four overseas players who can consistently deliver match-winning performances will be key to their success in the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Based on the retained core and the interesting auction buys, here are the four overseas players who are likely to start in Delhi Capitals' playing XI in the IPL 2026:

Mitchell Starc’s understated Instagram post became a viral moment following Alyssa Healy’s retirement announcement. Alyssa Healy ends a 16-year international career with multiple World Cup titles and over 7,000 runs. Her decision allows Australia crucial preparation time ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

The latest IPL spending figures clearly show that teams have taken very different approaches when it comes to overseas players. Some franchises have built their squads around foreign stars, expecting them to play key roles every match, while others have used overseas players mainly as support to a strong Indian core. Here's a breakdown of each team's spending on their foreign players.

Mitchell Starc is on a golden patch in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series between Australia and England. He has taken 26 wickets in four matches at an impressive average of 17.42.  

The latest IPL spending figures clearly show that teams have taken very different approaches when it comes to overseas players. Some franchises have built their squads around foreign stars, expecting them to play key roles every match, while others have used overseas players mainly as support to a strong Indian core. Here's a breakdown of each team's spending on their foreign players.

Mitchell Starc has thrown his support behind veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon, expressing confidence that the 36-year-old has the desire and resilience to return to Test cricket following a hamstring injury sustained during the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.

Following the IPL 2026 auction, all franchises have finalised their overseas combinations by blending earlier-retained foreign players with new auction signings. Teams largely focused on balance, retaining proven match-winners while adding specialists to fill gaps in pace bowling, power-hitting, and all-round depth. Here is the list of every team's overseas players. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction has always been a theatre of high drama, where strategic planning meets impulsive bidding, often resulting in staggering price tags. Unlike the mega-auctions where entire squads are rebuilt, the mini-auction is a targeted event where franchises splurge on specific, high-impact players to fill crucial gaps. This year's mini auction was no different as Cameron Green created history by becoming the third-most expensive player sold at an IPL auction and the most expensive overseas cricketer ever. Here's a look at the top 10 most expensive players sold in the IPL mini auction history:

Australia’s left-arm pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has surged to third place in the latest ICC Test bowling rankings, riding on a dominant Ashes campaign that showcased some of the finest spells of his career. 

The day belonged to Mitchell Starc, who had claimed 6-72 to help dismiss England for 334 in their first innings. The left-arm pacer shone with the bat and produced his highest Test score in almost nine years to help Australia take a massive lead.  

The Pakistani great was quick to hail the Aussie pacer for breaking his record. Then Harry Brook and Root steadied the ship with a 54-run stand for the fourth wicket before Starc removed Brook.

Mitchell Starc removed Ben Duckett for a golden duck with a sensational 142.2 kph swinger in the opening over. Starc equalled Wasim Akram’s 414 Test wickets, becoming the joint-highest left-arm pacer in cricket history. England collapsed to 5–2 within minutes as Starc dismantled the top order in a blistering pink-ball spell.

In the latest ICC Men’s Player Rankings update, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has reclaimed the No.1 spot among ODI batters, while Australia’s Mitchell Starc has earned a career-high position in the Test bowler rankings following standout recent performances.   

The IPL auction landscape has undergone significant evolution over the years, with teams spending record-breaking amounts to secure high-impact players. Every franchise now has a standout signing that represents its biggest-ever auction investment.  Here are the 10 most expensive players bought by each team in IPL history:

Mitchell Starc’s career is a story of sacrifice, passion, and unmatched big-match impact. Known for his deadly pace, swing, and yorker precision, Starc has been the backbone of Australia's bowling attack across formats. He has achieved record-breaking stats for his country, from winning ICC trophies to dominating in the much-anticipated Ashes.  

Mitchell Starc achieved a huge milestone during the first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series in Perth, where Australia dominated England to secure an eight-wicket victory inside just two days.  

In the first Ashes match to finish inside two days since 1921, Travis Head tore apart England’s bowling with a breathtaking 69-ball hundred in Perth Test.  

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc delivered a masterclass in fast bowling during the opening Ashes Test in Perth, scripting history with an exceptional all-round performance that resulted in a 10-wicket match haul.

Earlier, Stokes won the toss and opted to bat first at Perth Stadium as visitors opted for four pacers. Australia handed first Test caps to opening batter Jake Weatherald and fast bowler Brendan Doggett.