TG20 Player Auction: Tilak Varma Tops Bidding at ₹33 Lakh, Mohammed Siraj and CV Milind Among Major Signings
TG20 Player Auction 2026: Tilak Varma becomes the highest-valued player at ₹33 lakh, while Mohammed Siraj and CV Milind secure major deals ahead of the inaugural Telangana T20 league.
Telangana cricket entered a new chapter on Sunday as the inaugural TG20 Player Auction commenced at the Princess Convention Centre, Ramoji Film City. With a player pool of more than 1,300 HCA-registered cricketers, franchises began building their squads by signing top talent across the Icon, A+ and A categories. The auction saw major signings including Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj and CV Milind, ahead of the inaugural TG20 season scheduled to begin on June 21, 2026.
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The auction brought together international stars, experienced domestic players and emerging district cricketers, reflecting the league’s objective of providing a world-class platform for Telangana cricket talent.
Tilak Varma Becomes Highest-Valued Player in TG20 Auction
The biggest signing of the inaugural TG20 Player Auction was Tilak Varma, who was picked by Medak Falcons for ₹33 lakh, making him the highest-valued player in the auction.
Other major Icon category signings included:
- Mohammed Siraj – Warangal Warriors – ₹14 lakh
- CV Milind – Anvita Khammam Aces – ₹17 lakh (most expensive uncapped player)
- Ravi Kiran – Palamuru Strikers
- T. Raviteja – Medak Falcons
- Tanay Thyagarajan – Pranava Ranga Reddy Risers
- Rahul Buddhi – Anurag Nalgonda Knights
- Tanmay Agarwal – Karimnagar Diamonds
- Rohit Rayudu – Palamuru Strikers
A+ Category Sees Strong Franchise Interest
Several prominent players were acquired in the A+ category as franchises strengthened their squads.
Notable A+ category acquisitions included:
- Aman Rao – Warangal Warriors
- Pragnay Reddy – Palamuru Strikers
- Ajay Dev Goud – Hyderabad e-Champions
- Nitin Sai Yadav
- Aaron George
- Rakshann Readdi
These signings are expected to play a key role in shaping team combinations for the upcoming tournament.
Emerging Players Attract Big Bids in A Category
Young and emerging cricketers also drew strong interest from franchises.
The highest bids in the A category were recorded for:
- Arfaz Ahmed – ₹11 lakh
- Abhirath Reddy – ₹11 lakh
Both players emerged as the joint-highest buys in the category.
Other notable signings included:
- Chandan Sahani – Karimnagar Diamonds
- Pranav Varma – Hyderabad e-Champions
- Hima Teja – Anvita Khammam Aces
Charu Sharma Conducts Auction Proceedings
The auction proceedings were conducted by renowned sports presenter and auctioneer Charu Sharma.
The event was attended by franchise owners, team representatives and league officials.
TG20 League to Begin on June 21
The inaugural edition of TG20 will begin on June 21, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal.
The tournament will feature:
- 8 franchises
- 32 matches
- 21 days of competition
Organizers believe the league will provide a major platform for Telangana cricketers to showcase their talent.
The inaugural TG20 Player Auction at the Princess Convention Centre, Ramoji Film City marked a significant milestone for Telangana cricket. With Tilak Varma joining Medak Falcons for ₹33 lakh, Mohammed Siraj signing for Warangal Warriors for ₹14 lakh, and CV Milind joining Anvita Khammam Aces for ₹17 lakh, franchises finalized key acquisitions ahead of the tournament. The inaugural TG20 season will commence on June 21, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, featuring 8 franchises competing in 32 matches over 21 days.
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