New Delhi: The IPL 2026 mini-auction once again saw intense bidding for uncapped and young players. Parth Jindal co-owner of Delhi Capitals and founder of JSW Sports cited this as an example of the leagues continuous maturation where scouting has become more crucial than ever. The Evolving Nature of the IPL According to Parth Jindal the IPL is maturing every year as a franchise-based league. Team preparations are no longer limited to just the auction; talent identification begins months in advance. Names in the Spotlight Before the Auction He mentioned that several players such as Kartik Sharma and Auqib Nabi Dar were already on the franchises radar and were expected to attract high bids. While these names might be new to the general public they were well known to the teams. The Path from Domestic Cricket to Team India Parth Jindal described the IPL as the biggest platform for young players. According to him players who shine in domestic cricket gain recognition through the IPL and eventually make their way to the Indian national team. Delhi Capitals Balanced Approach Delhi Capitals have assembled a balanced squad for the IPL 2026 season through retained and acquired players. The team has focused on striking the right balance between experience and young talent. Story Highlights Parth Jindal called the IPL the biggest platform for young players Names like Kartik Sharma and Auqib Nabi Dar were already in the spotlight before the auction Scouting has become a crucial part of the IPL for franchises Delhi Capitals have built a balanced and strong squad for IPL 2026