The IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has concluded, with 10 franchises spending a staggering ₹639.15 crore to assemble their core teams for the upcoming two seasons. A total of 182 players were acquired, including 62 international stars.
In a moment that shattered records and made history, Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive player in IPL history. Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer secured the second-highest bid. The Lucknow Super Giants acquired Rishabh Pant for ₹27 crore, while Punjab Kings signed Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore.
Meanwhile, several prominent cricketers, including Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, and Kane Williamson, went unsold, and there was a noticeable lack of interest in Bangladeshi players.
The excitement of the auction kicked off on the first day, highlighted by 13-year-old Vaibhav Surya Banshi becoming a millionaire, a remarkable achievement for someone so young.
Here’s a look at the star players for each team:
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Andre Russell
- Quinton de Kock
Chennai Super Kings:
- MS Dhoni
- Ravindra Jadeja
Delhi Capitals:
- Axar Patel
- Faf du Plessis
Gujarat Titans:
- Rashid Khan
- Shubman Gill
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravi Bishnoi
Mumbai Indians:
- Rohit Sharma
- Jasprit Bumrah
Punjab Kings:
- Shreyas Iyer
- Marcus Stoinis
Rajasthan Royals:
- Sanju Samson
- Shimron Hetmyer
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Patidar
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Pat Cummins
- Heinrich Klaasen
This year’s auction has seen franchises leaning more towards younger talent rather than established veterans, indicating a shift in strategy for the upcoming seasons.
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