Adding Players to Your Auction
Three ways to add players. Upload Excel, enter manually, or let players self-register.
How to Populate the Player Pool
With your auction created, it's time to add players. CricSmart offers three methods to populate your player pool, so you can choose what works best for your league.
Method 1: Excel/CSV Import (Recommended)
The fastest way to add players is Excel or CSV import. Most leagues already have a player list in spreadsheet form — just upload it. CricSmart's smart column detection automatically recognizes common column headers: Name, Role, Phone, Base Price, and more. Extra columns (batting style, jersey number, CricHeroes link) become custom fields automatically — no manual configuration needed.
The import process includes a preview step so you can verify the data before confirming. Invalid rows (missing names, duplicate entries) are flagged for review.
Method 2: Manual Entry
For smaller auctions or last-minute additions, use manual entry. Add players one by one with a simple form — name, role, phone, base price, and any custom fields. This is perfect for adding a few late registrants after the bulk import.
Method 3: Player Self-Registration
Share a public registration link with your players. They fill out a custom registration form (which you build in Step 9) and submit their own details. This is ideal for open trials or leagues where players register individually.
CricHeroes Integration: If your players have CricHeroes profiles, you can link them to pull in real batting and bowling stats. These stats appear on player cards during the live auction, helping team owners make data-driven bidding decisions. CricSmart is the only platform with CricHeroes integration.
Importing Players from Excel
Prepare Your Excel File
Columns: Name (required), Role (required: Batsman/Bowler/All-Rounder/Wicket-Keeper), Phone, Base Price. Extra columns become custom fields.
Upload the File
Drag and drop your .xlsx or .csv file into the player import screen. File is processed instantly.
Map Columns
Review the auto-detected column mapping. Adjust any mismatched columns manually if needed.
Preview & Validate
See a preview of all players. Invalid rows (missing names, duplicates) are highlighted for correction.
Confirm Import
Click "Confirm" to add all valid players to your pool. Your player pool is now ready for grading.
Player Addition Features
Excel/CSV Import
Smart column detection — recognizes Name, Role, Phone, Base Price automatically.
Manual Entry
Add players one by one with a simple form. Perfect for small auctions or late additions.
Self-Registration Link
Share a public link. Players submit their own details via a custom registration form.
CricHeroes Integration
Link CricHeroes profiles to show real batting/bowling stats on auction cards.
Include phone numbers during import to enable WhatsApp notifications later. Players with phone numbers automatically receive sold notifications and registration updates.
Player pool is ready. Next: set up grades to organize your players.