IPL Auction LIVE: Tejasvi Singh Sold to KKR for ₹3 Crore After Competitive Bidding

The rising Indian cricketer Tejasvi Singh achieved a significant career milestone when he was purchased by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹3 crore during the IPL 2026 auction after a fierce bidding war. The auction witnessed KKR's decisive move after Mumbai Indians (MI) started the bidding followed by a short involvement of Rajasthan Royals.

Tejasvi Singh's selection and scouting has been made possible by his ability to play very well in domestic cricket and show signs of being very experienced. He is a player with a good technique who can play in any format, has been able to score runs under pressure and at the same time, he has a good strike rate in limited-overs cricket. His skill to start slowly and then summarily accelerate has allowed him to gain the trust of the domestic circuit.

He made the official entry into the crorepati club when his price crossed ₹1 crore; this reflects the increasing demand for the young Indian players at the IPL auctions. For KKR, the ₹3 crore expenditure shows their belief that the player will become a long-term asset and will be able to contribute in all conditions during the IPL 2026 season.

While the auction is still revealing emerging talents, the signing of Tejasvi Singh is being viewed not as a risky bet but as a necessary strategic acquisition that would reinforce KKR’s intent to create a strong core around the Indian promising players.