MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, Ishan Kishan, Ben Stokes: Most expensive players in the history of every IPL auction since 2008
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IPL 2023 Auction
The IPL 2024 Auction will take place today in Dubai, which will witness bidding on 333 players, as 10 teams aim to strengthen their squads by securing a total of 77 players. Before the auction begins, let's take a look at the history of every IPL auction and most expensive players that were sold in each year, since the inception of the cricket league in 2008.
IPL 2008: MS Dhoni
Former India skipper MS Dhoni became the most expensive player in the inaugural IPL auction, securing a Rs 9.50 crore deal with Chennai Super Kings, a team he went on to lead to five IPL titles.
IPL 2009: Flintoff and Pietersen
Royal Challengers Bangalore spent Rs 9.80 crore each on former England skipper Kevin Pietersen and all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, adding substantial firepower to their squad in the 2009 auction.
IPL 2010: Bond and Pollard
Kolkata Knight Riders secured the services of former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond for Rs 4.80 crore, while Mumbai Indians made a wise investment, acquiring West Indies' Kieron Pollard for the same amount.
IPL 2011: Gautam Gambhir
India opener Gautam Gambhir set a new record as the most expensive player in the 2011 auction, fetching a staggering Rs 14.90 crore bid from Kolkata Knight Riders, eventually leading them to two IPL titles.
IPL 2012: Ravindra Jadeja
Chennai Super Kings spent Rs 12.80 crore on India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the 2012 auction, solidifying their squad and reaping the rewards with three IPL titles during his tenure.
IPL 2013: Glenn Maxwell
Mumbai Indians secured the hard-hitting Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for Rs 6.30 crore in the 2013 auction, a move that marked the beginning of Maxwell's impactful IPL career.
IPL 2014: Yuvraj Singh
Royal Challengers Bangalore broke the bank in 2014, acquiring former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh for a record Rs 14 crore, although the team's overall performance fell short.
IPL 2015: Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh moved from RCB to Delhi Daredevils in 2015 for an eye-watering Rs 16 crore, marking one of the costliest transfers in IPL history.
IPL 2016: Shane Watson
Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson fetched Rs 9.50 crore from RCB in the 2016 auction, becoming a valuable asset with both bat and ball during his tenure.
IPL 2017: Ben Stokes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes became the costliest player in the 2017 IPL auction, joining Rising Pune Supergiants for Rs 14.50 crore.
IPL 2018: Ben Stokes
Following their return after a two-year ban, Rajasthan Royals again went big on Ben Stokes and shelled out Rs 14.50 crore on him in the 2018 auction.
IPL 2019: Jaydev Unadkat and Varun Chakravarthy
Left-arm India pacer Jaydev Unadkat fetched a bid of Rs 8.40 crore from Rajasthan Royals, while Kings XI Punjab spent the same amount on spinner Varun Chakravarthy.
IPL 2020: Pat Cummins
Kolkata Knight Riders secured the services of Australia all-rounder Pat Cummins in the 2020 auction for a whopping Rs 15.50 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player.
IPL 2021: Chris Morris
Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris was sold for a whopping amount of Rs 16.50 crore to Rajasthan Royals in the 2021 auction, becoming the most expensive player that season.
IPL 2022: Ishan Kishan
Mumbai Indians went all out to sign wicket-keeping batter Ishan Kishan in the 2022 auction, spending Rs 15.25 crore for his services.
IPL 2023: Sam Curran
Punjab Kings made history in the 2023 auction, securing Sam Curran for a staggering Rs 18.50 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history, despite the team finishing eighth in the points table.