Virandeep Singh has gained huge spotlight as he has become the first player from an Associate nation to be shortlisted for IPL 2026 auction. At just 26 years old, Virandeep is a talented all-rounder who has been give the base price of INR 30 lakh. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shortlisted 359 player from 1390 players who registered for the auction which will be held on December 16, Tuesday.
The all-rounder from Malaysia will be the most intriguing and cost-effective option for the franchises looking to bring in young talent. Now Virandeep will be competing to occupy one of the 77 spots that are open this also includes 31 positions for overseas players.
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Virandeep Singh's Career
Virandeep made his T20I debut in 2019 and he quickly became Malaysia's one of the most important cricketers. He has 3,115 runs in 108 T20I matches and he also holds the record of most runs by a Malaysian player in the T20Is. His best innings came against Indonesia in 2023 where he scored 116 runs. Virandeep not just has an impressive record with the bat but also has a wonderful stint while bowling. As an left-arm orthodox spinner, Virandeep has taken 108 T20I wickets and has shown strong abilities to contribute with both bat and ball.
Franchise Cricket Experience
Singh also has experience in franchise cricket which will surely be an add-on for him. He has gained immense experience playing for Sharjah Warriors in ILT20, Surrey Jaguars in Global T20 Canada, and Chitwan Tigers in Nepal’s Everest Premier League.
Now with experience in franchise cricket and strong stats in his career especially T20Is, the franchises will be aiming to go after the talented all-rounder in shortlist for IPL 2026 auction.