The Indian Premier League has long been the world’s grandest talent-maker, launching stars from every corner of the cricketing map. Now, in a milestone moment for Associate cricket, Malaysia’s Virandeep Singh has broken new ground by becoming the first Associate-nation player this year to be shortlisted for the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Listed at a base price of INR 30 lakh, the 25-year-old arrives with far more than novelty; he brings numbers, pedigree and a story crafted through sheer perseverance.

Born on 23 March 1999 in Kuala Lumpur, Virandeep is Malaysia’s premier batting all-rounder and current national captain. A right-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler, he grew up balancing Indian heritage with Malaysian sensibilities both of which shaped his calm but determined approac

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