Sarfaraz Khan went unsold at the 2026 IPL player auction in Abu Dhabi where the Mumbai batsman failed to attract any buyers. Just ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Mumbai’s Sarfaraz Khan showcased his batting prowess by scoring a quickfire 73 off just 22 balls against Rajasthan. Sarfaraz’s blazing knock helped Mumbai chase down 217 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League Group B in Pune. The Mumbai batter reached his half-century in just 15 balls, underlining his explosive hitting ability. Despite a promising start to his Test career, Sarfaraz has been overlooked by national selectors and went unsold at the previous full IPL auction.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, Sarfaraz (100 n.o., 47b, 8×4, 7×6) slammed his maiden hundred in his first T20 outing in more than two years and powered Mumbai to a thumping 98-run win over Assam in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He featured in the first set of capped batters at the upcoming auction, with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh. \u00a0He toured Australia with India’s Test squad without playing, was later dropped from the red-ball setup, and missed out on India A selection despite significant fitness work that saw him shed 17 kilos and overhaul his diet.<\/p>\n
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