In the first set of IPL mega auction, 4 teams spent Rs 110 crore to include big players in their team. Rishabh Pant has been included in the team of Lucknow Super Giants by paying Rs 27 crore. He has also become the most expensive player in IPL history. At the same time, Punjab's fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has joined Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore.
Shreyas Iyer is the second most expensive player
At the same time, Punjab Kings showered money to include Shreyas Iyer, who led the Kolkata Knight Riders team to win the IPL under his captaincy, in their team. Punjab has included Iyer in their team by paying Rs 26.75 crore.
Bought Arshdeep for 18 crore
Punjab Kings, who came to buy players in the mega auction with Rs 110 crore, took their key bowler Arshdeep in the team using the Right to Match card. Rs 18 crore has been paid to keep Arshdeep in the team.
Mitchell Starc sold at half the price
Mitchell Starc, who was the most expensive player in IPL last year, was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore this time. Kagiso Rabada was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore and Jos Buttler for Rs 15.75 crore.
List of other players
KL Rahul Rs 14 crore, Delhi
Liam Livingstone Rs 8.75 crore, Bangalore
Mohammed Siraj Rs 12.25 crore, Gujarat
Yuzvendra Chahal Rs 18 crore, Punjab
David Miller Rs 7.50 crore, Lucknow
Mohammed Shami Rs 10 crore, Hyderabad