Search for Ravindra Jadeja 2.0 ends! Uncapped allrounder from UP can ignite bidding war in IPL 2026 auction

Who has the potential to replace Ravindra Jadeja if he leaves Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction? More than that, who could be the replacement of the prolific spin bowling allrounder in Indian cricket? 

For years, Ravindra Jadeja has been a key figure of Indian cricket. He not only has served the Indian national team, but also an iconic figure of the Indian Premier League since its inception. Jadeja, now 36, over his prime days, but still, Rajasthan Royals is reportedly trying to secure his sign for the upcoming season. Which proved the efficiency as a proven cricketer. But is there anyone who can be the next Ravindra Jadeja?

It is very difficult to label someone as Ravindra Jadeja 2.0. Because of multiple state-based franchise leagues, multiple spin bowling allrounders have made their marks through their effective performance. One of the emerging talents is Prashant Ramendra Veer, commonly known as Prashant Veer, a spin blowing allrounder who made headlines during the UP T20 League 2025. 

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During the 2025 edition of Uttar Pradesh's own Twenty20 tournament, the 19-year-old had played some remarkable knocks during his batting duties for Noida Super Kings. As an unit the team from Noida was failed to impress unlike the explosive batting of Prashant. The allrounder offered tough competition to Rinku Singh in terms of batting average and smashing boundaries. 

The Amethi-born generated a batting average of 64.00 in 10 matches as he scored a total of 320 runs, while Rinku was top of the chart with 66.40 batting average. In this list, Veere was one rank ahead of another exciting Indian talent Sameer Rizvi. To claim this batting average, Prashant smashed 3 fifties and 49 boundaries in total.