Deepak Hooda Faces IPL 2026 Auction Spotlight

IPL 2026 Auction Date and Expectations

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction is scheduled for December 16, and all 10 franchises are gearing up to secure their top players for the 19th edition of the tournament. As the auction approaches, the spotlight remains on Deepak Hooda and his current professional situation.

Deepak Hooda and Suspect Bowling Action

Deepak Hooda continues to be listed among players with suspect bowling actions. Currently representing Rajasthan in domestic cricket, Hooda brings extensive IPL experience to the table. Despite his skills, he remains in the suspect category, similar to the previous season.

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) formally communicated Hooda’s bowling action status to all IPL franchises on December 13, just a few days ahead of the auction.

Performance Overview: IPL and Domestic Circuit

In the previous IPL season, Hooda appeared in 7 matches for the Chennai Super Kings, although he did not bowl in any of these games. In contrast, he bowled a total of six overs in the BCCI domestic tournaments, highlighting a limited but existing role as a bowler.

Deepak Hooda in the 2026 Auction

Hooda is set to be part of the IPL 2026 auction under the all-rounder category (AL-1), with a base price of Rs 75 lakh. The AL-1 category includes seven players, such as Venkatesh Iyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Rachin Ravindra, and it is expected to be the second category to go under the hammer.

Other Players on Suspect Action List

Hooda is not the only player facing scrutiny over bowling actions. Abid Mushtaq, a 29-year-old left-arm spinner from Jammu and Kashmir, with a base price of Rs 30 lakh, and KL Shrijith, a 29-year-old off-spinner from Karnataka (listed as No. 354 in the auction), are both banned from bowling in the IPL. The developments around Hooda’s auction status will be closely watched by teams and fans alike.

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