The IPL 2026 mini auction is fast approaching, and teams are finalising their strategies to build competitive squads.
For the Delhi Capitals (DC), a franchise with a strong history and aspirations for its first IPL title, the auction table will feature a mix of seasoned decision-makers from its co-owners, GMR Group.
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Delhi Capitals is co-owned by GMR Group and JSW Sports, operating through a 50:50 partnership formed in 2018.
While both entities jointly manage the franchise, the GMR Group are overseeing the men’s IPL team’s operations for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
This means representatives of GMR, led by Kiran Gandhi, will have a significant presence at the auction table.
Here’s a closer look at the minds behind DC’s auction plans for the upcoming season.
MORE: Full list of players registered for IPL 2026 mini-auction
Who places bids for Delhi Capitals?
The officials who sit at DC's auction table and carry out the bidding and strategic work are:
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Kiran Gandhi |
| Head coach | Hemang Badani |
| Director of Cricket | Venugopal Rao |
| Mentor | Kevin Pietersen |
How to watch IPL 2026 mini-auction?
The IPL mini auction will be broadcast on the Star Sports network channels. Whereas, it will be live-streamed on Jio Hotstar's web and app.
| Time | 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Channel | Star Sports network |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
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