Prashant Veer

Prashant Veer

Prashant Veer in 2025
Born	24 November 2005 (age 20) Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
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Occupation	Cricketer
Years active	2024–present
Known for	Most expensive uncapped player in IPL 2026
Notable works	Uttar Pradesh domestic cricket, Chennai Super Kings
Awards	Breakout performer in UP T20 League
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Prashant Ramendra Veer is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-arm spin bowling all-rounder. He represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history. He is a left-handed batter and bowls slow left-arm orthodox.

Early life & Education

Prashant Veer was born on born 24 November 2005 in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. He came through Uttar Pradesh’s domestic cricket system, starting with age-group cricket before progressing to senior-level tournaments. His all-round abilities as a left-handed batter and economical spinner helped him stand out at the state level.

Career

Prashant Veer rose to prominence during the 2025 season of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. He scored 320 runs in 10 innings while also contributing with crucial wickets, emerging as one of the tournament’s standout all-rounders. His performances earned him a call-up to the Ranji Trophy squad and led to his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh.

In T20 cricket, Prashant usually plays as a lower-middle order striker, known for scoring quick runs and maintaining control with the ball. He further impressed selectors through consistent performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he delivered match-winning all-round contributions.

At the IPL 2026 auction, Prashant Veer attracted significant interest from multiple franchises. Chennai Super Kings eventually secured his services for ₹14.20 crore, setting a new record for an uncapped Indian player at the IPL auction.

Debut

Prashant Veer made his early appearances in domestic age-group cricket before breaking into Uttar Pradesh’s senior T20 team. He later made his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy. As of now, he has not made an international debut for India.

Notable Works

• Most expensive uncapped player in IPL history
• Sold to Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction

Awards and achievements

• Breakout performer in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League
• Match-winning all-round performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
• Earned IPL contract based purely on domestic cricket performances