In every IPL auction, there’s one table that always keeps an eye out for the young guns, the fearless dreamers who walk in with nothing but talent, determination & crazy-big ambition. ✨
Over the years, MI has built a legacy of backing youth like nobody else. The team has repeatedly shown that age is just a number when the hunger to prove burns bright. These youngsters didn’t just join a franchise, they entered a FA𝕄𝕀LY that believes in giving them wings, space to grow and a stage to shine.
…And none of this magic happens by accident. Behind every breakout story is the silent, tireless, laser-sharp scouting team, the real superheroes who spot tomorrow’s stars in the present. Their vision, hustle & boots-on-ground passion have been at the heart of every gem we’ve unearthed. ⚡
Now, with the IPL 2026 auction around the corner, the excitement is multifold once again. Who will be the next sensation to wear the iconic Blue and Gold? Who will MI turn into the league’s next superstar?
On that note, let’s have a sneak peek into our youngest buys at the past auctions…
| Year | Player | Age | Price |
| 2008 | Manish Pandey | 18y 253d | USD 30,000 |
| 2009 | Mohd. Ashraful | 24y 299d | USD 75,000 |
| 2010 | Kieron Pollard | 22y 320d | USD 750,000 |
| 2011 | Rohit Sharma | 23y 263d | USD 2,000,000 |
| 2012 | Kuldeep Yadav | 17y 140d | INR 10 lacs |
| 2013 | Jasprit Bumrah | 19y 91d | INR 10 lacs |
| 2014 | Shreyas Gopal | 20y 246d | INR 10 lacs |
| 2015 | Jagadeesha Suchith | 21y 121d | INR 10 lacs |
| 2016 | Nathu Singh | 20y 151d | INR 3.2 crores |
| 2017 | Nicholas Pooran | 21y 141d | INR 30 lacs |
| 2018 | Rahul Chahar | 18y 177d | INR 1.9 crores |
| 2019 | Anmolpreet Singh | 20y 237d | INR 80 lacs |
| 2020 | Prince Balwant Rai | 20y 228d | INR 20 lacs |
| 2021 | Marco Jansen | 20y 293d | INR 20 lacs |
| 2022 | Dewald Brevis | 18y 290d | INR 3.0 crores |
| 2023 | Raghav Goyal | 21y 148d | INR 20 lacs |
| 2024 | Anshul Kamboj | 23y 13d | INR 20 lacs |
| 2025 | AM Ghazanfar | 18y 225d | INR 4.8 crore |
| 2026 | ? | ? | ? |
Paltan, you know the drill in the comments… 😉✍️
