
Earlier than expected Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction scheduled for December, a light video of Indian cricketers Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh went viral on social media. Sharing a cell, the trio discussed Bishnoi’s fate after dropping a surprise Lucknow Super Giants. The conversation took a humorous turn when Chahal shared a prediction for the young spinner.
Yuzvendra Chahal confirms which ippl franchise Ravi Bishnoi will participate in 2026 edition
The fun conversation took place during an Instagram live session where the three players nominated user polls on the upcoming IPL auction and Bishnoi’s future. When a user asked about the possibility of Bishnoi joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK)his Kings of the Punjab teammate Arshdeep Singh He replied with a joke that the matter was beyond Bishnoi’s control. Young leg spinner released by Lucknow Super Giants Despite being retained for a substantial ₹ 11 crore before its mega auction last year, he humorously replied that the team “He tied my hands and threw me” to show it “Unemployed”.
A key exchange then ensued when Yuzvendra Chahal faced his prediction, “I have a feeling Bishnoi will go to Rajasthan.” Bishnoi, playing along, replied “Then we can’t go against your feelings.” Later, Chahal, instantly aware of the virality, warned Bishnoi of the consequences of disagreeing with him: “Go against my feelings, or he’ll be forced to play domestic cricket.” All three cricketers broke into laughter as they enjoyed the camaraderie and playful banter ahead of the auction.
Yuzi Chahal – Bishnoi has a feeling Rajasthan will be heading to the IPL.
Ravi Bishnoi – Giving k parts against Thodi na cainenge.
Yuzi Chahal – You play me like a local bro, you will win. pic.twitter.com/couay3lsyx
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The context of the conversation lies in Bishnoi’s surprising omission from the super giants and Chahal’s selection process for the national team by his own past experiences. The Rajasthan native was a high-value catch for LSG and his current entry into the auction pool makes him a sought-after commodity. While Bishnoi has already reached the auction, Chahal remains with Punjab Kings, along with Arshdeep, Bishnoi’s team has also represented in the IPL before.
Chahal also played for Rajasthan earlier. He was part of the team from 2022 to 2024 and from 2024 to 2024. Despite doing well for Rajasthan in the IPL, he has not been given a chance for the major tournaments in the Indian team. 80 T20 internationals for India but a missed pick for Chahal T20 World Cup 2024 In the 2022 edition, he didn’t even play a match when he was included in the squad.
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