Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has predicted two players — David Miller and Jonny Bairstow — who could attract hefty amounts in the upcoming IPL 2026 auction.
Speaking on JioHotstar, Bangar said many franchises could go for Miller because of his finishing abilities.
“David Miller will likely be among the top three most expensive players in this auction. Several teams need a player with his finishing ability — Gujarat Titans, for instance, would benefit from his experience, while Kolkata Knight Riders could target him too, especially with Andre Russell’s retirement and a healthy purse at their disposal.”
In the 2025 IPL, Miller scored 153 runs in 11 matches at an average of 30.60. Bangar also believes that England’s Bairstow will be on the radar of many teams for his hard-hitting abilities and wicketkeeping option. Bairstow was brought in as a replacement by Mumbai Indians in the latter part of IPL 2025, and his impact was visible in the two matches he played.
Bangar added: “Jonny Bairstow offers dual value as a wicketkeeper and a top-order batter. He has a proven pedigree and, since he’s currently focused solely on T20 cricket, his full availability makes him an even stronger prospect. Teams like Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders could be in the mix — Delhi need a top-order option after releasing Jake Fraser-McGurk, while KKR might also look at him given their limited choices beyond Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.”
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