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Day 1: Gambhir tops IPL auction with $2.4m bid
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18:28 Yusuf, Uthappa, Rohit also cross $2 million mark
It turned out to be an action packed day one of the 2010 Indian Premier League Players' Auction with new records being set as a total of 72 players were sold.
Gautam Gambhir was sold for the highest price with Kolkata Knight Riders signing him for a massive $2.4million, while Yusuf Pathan ($2.1m), Robin Uthappa ($2.1m) and Rohit Sharma ($2m) were the other players to make it past the $2-million mark.
There were a few disappointments too with legends like Sourav Ganguly and Brian Lara left unsold along with 14 other players.
Gurunath Meiyappan owner of Chennai Super Kings stressed that their main focus was on retaining their winning combination.
"We worked three years with this set of players and our hard work paid off when we won the IPL and Champions League last year. So our main focus was to retain our players, though we had a few options like Dirk Nannes for Doug Bollinger," he said.
"The key player that we missed out on was Muralitharan, who was bought by Team Kochi."
Team Kochi co-owner Vivek Venugopal sounded a satisfied after the opening day.
"We have a good set of players coming in and we are happy with the way the things have stressed out,"he said.
IPL chairman Chirayu Amin also clarified that there was no issue with getting NOCs for England players and they were snubbed by the franchises on their own.
"There was no issue with England players at all. The franchises have decided to select the players on their cricketing abilities. The NOC issue was settled late last night," he said.
The final and second day of the Players' Auction will start at 1100 IST on Sunday.
Gautam Gambhir was sold for the highest price with Kolkata Knight Riders signing him for a massive $2.4million, while Yusuf Pathan ($2.1m), Robin Uthappa ($2.1m) and Rohit Sharma ($2m) were the other players to make it past the $2-million mark.
There were a few disappointments too with legends like Sourav Ganguly and Brian Lara left unsold along with 14 other players.
Gurunath Meiyappan owner of Chennai Super Kings stressed that their main focus was on retaining their winning combination.
"We worked three years with this set of players and our hard work paid off when we won the IPL and Champions League last year. So our main focus was to retain our players, though we had a few options like Dirk Nannes for Doug Bollinger," he said.
"The key player that we missed out on was Muralitharan, who was bought by Team Kochi."
Team Kochi co-owner Vivek Venugopal sounded a satisfied after the opening day.
"We have a good set of players coming in and we are happy with the way the things have stressed out,"he said.
IPL chairman Chirayu Amin also clarified that there was no issue with getting NOCs for England players and they were snubbed by the franchises on their own.
"There was no issue with England players at all. The franchises have decided to select the players on their cricketing abilities. The NOC issue was settled late last night," he said.
The final and second day of the Players' Auction will start at 1100 IST on Sunday.
18:03 Bangalore purchase Pujara for $700,000
In the second group of batsmen, Tamil Nadu's S Badrinath went for a whopping $800,000 and not surprising he was picked up by Chennai Super Kings after starting with a bid of $100,000.
India's Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was taken by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $700,000, for seven times his base price.
Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders for $475,000 after starting with a base price of $100,000.
Australian discard Brad Hodge attracted some interest and was bought by Team Kochi $425,000 after being stiff competition from Chennai Super Kings.
England's Eoin Morgan, starting with $200,000, was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for $350,000
Uncapped Australian batsman Aaron Finch was sold to Delhi Daredevils for $300,000 for three times his reserve price and his compatriot Calum Ferguson was sold at the same price to Sahara Pune Warriors.
Rajasthan Royals managed to secure the services of England's T20 captain Paul Collingwood for $250,000.
Sri Lanka's Chamara Kapugedara started with a base price of $100,000 but was unsold so was Tamim Iqbal from Bangladesh.
India's Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was taken by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $700,000, for seven times his base price.
Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders for $475,000 after starting with a base price of $100,000.
Australian discard Brad Hodge attracted some interest and was bought by Team Kochi $425,000 after being stiff competition from Chennai Super Kings.
England's Eoin Morgan, starting with $200,000, was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for $350,000
Uncapped Australian batsman Aaron Finch was sold to Delhi Daredevils for $300,000 for three times his reserve price and his compatriot Calum Ferguson was sold at the same price to Sahara Pune Warriors.
Rajasthan Royals managed to secure the services of England's T20 captain Paul Collingwood for $250,000.
Sri Lanka's Chamara Kapugedara started with a base price of $100,000 but was unsold so was Tamim Iqbal from Bangladesh.
17:31 Chawla sold to Punjab for $900,000
Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan was pick of the spinners when he was bought by Team Kochi for $1million.
Muralitharan, the highest wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs, started with a base price of $300,000, but attracted huge interest from a few teams before Kochi stole the show.
Piyush Chawla came a close second when he was retained by Kings XI Punjab for $900,000 for nine time his base price.
R Ashwin was also retained by champions Chennai Super Kings, who went all out with a massive bid of $850,000 against his base price of $100,000.
Deccan Chargers managed to keep Pragyan Ojha for $500,000, while Murali Kartik starting at $200,000 found no takers.
India leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who previously played for Delhi Daredevils, didn't attract much interest and was taken by Deccan Chargers for $300,000.
New Zealand's Nathan McCullum was sold for his base price of $100,000 to Sahara Pune Warriors, while Team Kochi snapped up Ramesh Powar for $180,000.
Interestingly, Graeme Swann, rated as the top spinner in world cricket, surprisingly did not attract any interest and was unsold. Similarly was the case with Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis.
"The interest in England players is based on their availability. South Africa, New Zealand are the only countries other than India, whose player would be available for the full season in 2010 and 2011 and that is why their players are getting a good bid," an official from Delhi Daredevils said.
Muralitharan, the highest wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs, started with a base price of $300,000, but attracted huge interest from a few teams before Kochi stole the show.
Piyush Chawla came a close second when he was retained by Kings XI Punjab for $900,000 for nine time his base price.
R Ashwin was also retained by champions Chennai Super Kings, who went all out with a massive bid of $850,000 against his base price of $100,000.
Deccan Chargers managed to keep Pragyan Ojha for $500,000, while Murali Kartik starting at $200,000 found no takers.
India leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who previously played for Delhi Daredevils, didn't attract much interest and was taken by Deccan Chargers for $300,000.
New Zealand's Nathan McCullum was sold for his base price of $100,000 to Sahara Pune Warriors, while Team Kochi snapped up Ramesh Powar for $180,000.
Interestingly, Graeme Swann, rated as the top spinner in world cricket, surprisingly did not attract any interest and was unsold. Similarly was the case with Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis.
"The interest in England players is based on their availability. South Africa, New Zealand are the only countries other than India, whose player would be available for the full season in 2010 and 2011 and that is why their players are getting a good bid," an official from Delhi Daredevils said.
17:07 Ishant gets only $450,000
South Africa's pace sensation Dale Steyn got the highest bid among the fast bowlers when he was purchased by Deccan Chargers for $1.2 million.
He is the third player from South Africa to make it past the million-dollar mark after Jacques Kallis ($1.1m for Kolkata) and AB de Villiers ($1m for Rajasthan Royals).
India's pacer Praveen Kumar reaped rich rewards for his recent performances in international cricket when he was snapped up by Kings XI Punjab for $800,000, getting him four times of his base price.
Veteran pacer Ashish Nehra was also in hot demand as he fetched a rich contract of $850,000 from Sahara Pune Warriors.
Champions Chennai Super Kings, desperate to sign-up a bowler, managed to retain Doug Bollinger for $700,000.
Meanwhile, Ishant Sharma, with a reserve price of $200,000, didn't invite much interested and was purchased by Deccan Chargers for a $450,000.
South African pacer Morne Morkel attracted a much higher bid when he was sold to Delhi Daredevils for $475,0000 after starting with $100,000.
Australian speedster Brett Lee attracted just one bid and was bought by Kolkata Knight riders for his base price of $400,000.
His fellow-countryman Ryan Harris was sold to Kings XI Punjab for $325,000, while Dirk Nannes went for double that price to Royal Challengers Bangalore for $650,000.
Fast bowler James Anderson, who played an integral part in England's Ashes winning campaign was unsold after starting with $400,000 and so was Sri Lanka's Dilhara Fernando with a base price of $100,000.
He is the third player from South Africa to make it past the million-dollar mark after Jacques Kallis ($1.1m for Kolkata) and AB de Villiers ($1m for Rajasthan Royals).
India's pacer Praveen Kumar reaped rich rewards for his recent performances in international cricket when he was snapped up by Kings XI Punjab for $800,000, getting him four times of his base price.
Veteran pacer Ashish Nehra was also in hot demand as he fetched a rich contract of $850,000 from Sahara Pune Warriors.
Champions Chennai Super Kings, desperate to sign-up a bowler, managed to retain Doug Bollinger for $700,000.
Meanwhile, Ishant Sharma, with a reserve price of $200,000, didn't invite much interested and was purchased by Deccan Chargers for a $450,000.
South African pacer Morne Morkel attracted a much higher bid when he was sold to Delhi Daredevils for $475,0000 after starting with $100,000.
Australian speedster Brett Lee attracted just one bid and was bought by Kolkata Knight riders for his base price of $400,000.
His fellow-countryman Ryan Harris was sold to Kings XI Punjab for $325,000, while Dirk Nannes went for double that price to Royal Challengers Bangalore for $650,000.
Fast bowler James Anderson, who played an integral part in England's Ashes winning campaign was unsold after starting with $400,000 and so was Sri Lanka's Dilhara Fernando with a base price of $100,000.
16:23 Zinta rues missing out on signing Irfan
Delhi Daredevils justified the purchase of Irfan Pathan for a massive $1.9 million despite the all-rounder having missed the entire domestic season because of injuries.
The 26-year-old last played for India in 2009 after which he was sacked following a string of poor performances with the ball and fitness issues.
"Pathan's price is subjective. He brings two skills with him which is batting and bowling. So paying $1.9 million dollars for an all-rounder like him is fair," said PB Vanchi, director of GMR Sports, owners of Delhi Daredevils.
"He can be a match-winner," Vanchi added.
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Kings XI Punjab, also rued out missing out on the Baroda all-rounder.
"He is a great guy. He won us a lot of matches," Zinta said.
The 26-year-old last played for India in 2009 after which he was sacked following a string of poor performances with the ball and fitness issues.
"Pathan's price is subjective. He brings two skills with him which is batting and bowling. So paying $1.9 million dollars for an all-rounder like him is fair," said PB Vanchi, director of GMR Sports, owners of Delhi Daredevils.
"He can be a match-winner," Vanchi added.
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Kings XI Punjab, also rued out missing out on the Baroda all-rounder.
"He is a great guy. He won us a lot of matches," Zinta said.
16:04 Huge boost for Nayar
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja enjoyed a windfall when he was purchased by Team Kochi for a massive $950,000 against his base price of $100,000.
Sri Lanka's ace all-rounder Angelo Mathews with a starting price of $300,000 was also in hot demand before he was bought by Sahara Pune Warriors for $950,000.
Mumbai all-rounder Abhishek Nayar got a massive boost on his base price of $50,000 when he was sold for $800,000 to Kings XI Punjab.
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who previously played for Mumbai Indians, was sold to Chennai Super Kings for his base price for $200,000.
Bangladesh captain and No. 1 all-rounder in ODIs Shakib-Al-Hasan was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders to $425,000 against his base price of $200,000.
Australian all-rounder James Hopes, who started with a base price of $200,000, was taken by Delhi Daredevils for $350,000, while Steven Smith was taken up by Team Kochi for his base price of $200,000.
New Zealand's James Franklin also went for his base price of $100,000 to Mumbai Indians.
England's Stuart Broad was sold to Kings XI Punjab for his base price of $400,000, while Luke Wright, starting with the same price, was left unsold.
Sri Lanka's ace all-rounder Angelo Mathews with a starting price of $300,000 was also in hot demand before he was bought by Sahara Pune Warriors for $950,000.
Mumbai all-rounder Abhishek Nayar got a massive boost on his base price of $50,000 when he was sold for $800,000 to Kings XI Punjab.
West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who previously played for Mumbai Indians, was sold to Chennai Super Kings for his base price for $200,000.
Bangladesh captain and No. 1 all-rounder in ODIs Shakib-Al-Hasan was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders to $425,000 against his base price of $200,000.
Australian all-rounder James Hopes, who started with a base price of $200,000, was taken by Delhi Daredevils for $350,000, while Steven Smith was taken up by Team Kochi for his base price of $200,000.
New Zealand's James Franklin also went for his base price of $100,000 to Mumbai Indians.
England's Stuart Broad was sold to Kings XI Punjab for his base price of $400,000, while Luke Wright, starting with the same price, was left unsold.
15:31 Kings XI Punjab purchase Karthik
Dinesh Karthik got a massive boost on his base price of $200,000, when he was purchased by Kings XI Punjab for $900,000.
Parthiv Patel, who had a base price of $100,000, was bought by Team Kochi for $290,000, while Wriddhiman Saha, who started with the same base price, was bought by Chennai Super Kings for the same price.
Naman Ojha, who played for Rajasthan Royals in the previous editions, was signed up by Delhi Daredevils for $270,000.
Among the Australian, Brad Haddin was bought for $325,000 by Kolkata Knight Riders and Tim Paine went to Sahara Pune Warriors for $270,000, while compatriot Graham Manou, who started with a base price of $50,000, found no takers.
South Africa's uncapped wicketkeeper David Jacobs went for more than nine times his base price and was purchased by Mumbai Indians for $190,000.
Shockingly, Ashes winning wicketkeeer Matt Prior and South Africa's Mark Boucher, who both had a base price of $200,000 also went unsold.
Parthiv Patel, who had a base price of $100,000, was bought by Team Kochi for $290,000, while Wriddhiman Saha, who started with the same base price, was bought by Chennai Super Kings for the same price.
Naman Ojha, who played for Rajasthan Royals in the previous editions, was signed up by Delhi Daredevils for $270,000.
Among the Australian, Brad Haddin was bought for $325,000 by Kolkata Knight Riders and Tim Paine went to Sahara Pune Warriors for $270,000, while compatriot Graham Manou, who started with a base price of $50,000, found no takers.
South Africa's uncapped wicketkeeper David Jacobs went for more than nine times his base price and was purchased by Mumbai Indians for $190,000.
Shockingly, Ashes winning wicketkeeer Matt Prior and South Africa's Mark Boucher, who both had a base price of $200,000 also went unsold.
15:01 No takers for Brian Lara
Former West Indies legendary batsman Brian Lara found no takers at the 2011 IPL Players' Auction.
Lara, who quit international cricket after the 2007 World Cup, started with a base price of $400,000 but none of the franchise went for him.
Lara, who quit international cricket after the 2007 World Cup, started with a base price of $400,000 but none of the franchise went for him.
15:00 Delhi buy Warner for $750,000
Australia's Twenty20 specialist batsman David Warner was retained by Delhi Daredevils for $750,000.
14:56 Hussey makes a windfall
Australia's Twenty20 specialist David Hussey also joined the million-dollar club when he was purchased by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping $1.4 million.
Hussey, who started with a reserve price of $300,000, previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders and went for nearly three times his base price.
Hussey, who started with a reserve price of $300,000, previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders and went for nearly three times his base price.
14:52 Bangalore, Punjab collide
India's exciting batsman Saurabh Tiwary's bidding triggered a huge debate before he was snapped up for $1.6 million by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the post lunch session of the 2011 IPL Players' Auction.
Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab had a war of words after the auctioneer Richard Madleey accepted a late bid from the latter. Things heated up as Siddharth Mallya, director of RCB, even went up to the Kings XI team table to clarify matters.
Eventually, Bangalore took the honours as they increased the bid.
Tiwary made a name for himself with his power hitting for Mumbai Indians in the last three editions of the IPL.
Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab had a war of words after the auctioneer Richard Madleey accepted a late bid from the latter. Things heated up as Siddharth Mallya, director of RCB, even went up to the Kings XI team table to clarify matters.
Eventually, Bangalore took the honours as they increased the bid.
Tiwary made a name for himself with his power hitting for Mumbai Indians in the last three editions of the IPL.
14:40 Deccan Chargers make another buy
Indian left-hander Shikhar Dhawan became the second player to be bought by Deccan Chargers in the post lunch session.
Dhawan was bought by the 2009 champions for $300,000.
Dhawan was bought by the 2009 champions for $300,000.
14:38 Duminy goes for $300,000
South Africa's JP Duminy didn't evoke much interest and was bought by Deccan Chargers for $300,000.
Duminy, who started with a base price of $200,000, previously played for Mumbai Indians.
Duminy, who started with a base price of $200,000, previously played for Mumbai Indians.
14:36 Marsh bought for $400,000
Australian opener Shaun Marsh, who emerged as the highest run-scorer in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, was retained by Kings XI Punjab for $400,000.
14:33 Hussey sold for $425,000
Champions Chennai Super Kings made their first purchase in the 2011 IPL Players' Auction when they retained Australian Mike Hussey.
The veteran left-hander was signed up for $425,000.
The veteran left-hander was signed up for $425,000.
14:31 Gibbs, Ryder unsold at IPL auction
The post lunch session of the 2011 IPL Players' Auction got off on a sombre note with a couple of players not finding any takers.
South Africa's opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs, who had a reserve auction price of $200,000, was unsold along with New Zealand all-rounder Jesse Ryder, who started with a base price of $100,000.
Earlier, Sourav Ganguly and Chris Gayle were the two unsold players from the morning session.
South Africa's opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs, who had a reserve auction price of $200,000, was unsold along with New Zealand all-rounder Jesse Ryder, who started with a base price of $100,000.
Earlier, Sourav Ganguly and Chris Gayle were the two unsold players from the morning session.
14:28 Uthappa, Yusuf joint second
The morning session of the 2011 Indian Premier League Players' Auction saw a lot of action with quite a few surprises. A whole of lot of players enrolled themselves in the millionaries' club.
Gautam Gambhir signed up for Kolkata Knight Riders for a record $2.4 million, the highest-ever paid for a player in the history of the T20 league.
The Shahrukh-Khan owned outfit also made another notable purchase in Yusuf Pathan for $2.1 million, the same Sahara Pune Warriors paid for Robin Uthappa.
Rohit Sharma also reaped rich rewards with Mumbai Indians securing his signature for a whopping $2million.
The most surprising pick of the session was Indian discard and the injury-prone Irfan Pathan, who was bought by Delhi Daredevils for $1.9million ahead of the likes of India's limited overs specialist Yuvraj Singh, who was bought by Pune for $1.8million.
Team Kochi also made their presence felt when they got the services of Sri Lankan veteran Mahela Jayawardene for $1.5 million, but his captain Kumar Sangakkara fetched a lower rate at $700,000 and was taken by Deccan Chargers.
Australia's Cameron White (Deccan Chargers), South Africans Jacques Kallis (Kolkata Knight Riders) and AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) each bagged $1.1 million.
New Zealand's Ross Taylor was another notable purchase when he was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for $1m.
Set A
Gautam Gambhir: $2.4 million for Kolkata Knight Riders
Tilakratne Dilshan: $ 650,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Zaheer Khan: $900,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Ross Taylor: $1 million to Rajasthan Royals
Yusuf Pathan: $2.1 million to Kolkata Knight Riders
Kevin Pietersen: $650,000 to Deccan Chargers
Mahela Jayawardene: $1.5 million to Kochi
Yuvraj Singh: $1.8 million to Pune Warriors
AB de Villiers: $1.1 million to Royal Challengers Bangalore
SET B
Sourav Ganguly: UNSOLD
Cameron White: 1.1 millions for Deccan Chargers
Jacques Kallis: 1.1 million for KKR
Rohit Sharma: 2 million for MI
Andrew Symonds: 850,000 for MI
Kumar Sangakkara: 700,000 for DC
Adam Gilchrist: 900,000 for Kings XI
Rahul Dravid: 500,000 for Rajasthan Royals
Graeme Smith: 500,000 for Pune Warriors
SET C
Robin Uthappa: 2.1 million for Pune Warriors
Johan Botha: 950,000 for RR
VVS Laxman: 400,000 for Kochi
Daniel Vettori: 550,000 for RCB
Brendon McCullum: 475,000 for Kochi
S. Sreesanth: 900,000 for Kochi
Chris Gayle: UNSOLD
Irfan Pathan: 1.9 million for Delhi Daredevils
RP Singh: 500,000 for Kochi
Gautam Gambhir signed up for Kolkata Knight Riders for a record $2.4 million, the highest-ever paid for a player in the history of the T20 league.
The Shahrukh-Khan owned outfit also made another notable purchase in Yusuf Pathan for $2.1 million, the same Sahara Pune Warriors paid for Robin Uthappa.
Rohit Sharma also reaped rich rewards with Mumbai Indians securing his signature for a whopping $2million.
The most surprising pick of the session was Indian discard and the injury-prone Irfan Pathan, who was bought by Delhi Daredevils for $1.9million ahead of the likes of India's limited overs specialist Yuvraj Singh, who was bought by Pune for $1.8million.
Team Kochi also made their presence felt when they got the services of Sri Lankan veteran Mahela Jayawardene for $1.5 million, but his captain Kumar Sangakkara fetched a lower rate at $700,000 and was taken by Deccan Chargers.
Australia's Cameron White (Deccan Chargers), South Africans Jacques Kallis (Kolkata Knight Riders) and AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) each bagged $1.1 million.
New Zealand's Ross Taylor was another notable purchase when he was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for $1m.
Set A
Gautam Gambhir: $2.4 million for Kolkata Knight Riders
Tilakratne Dilshan: $ 650,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Zaheer Khan: $900,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Ross Taylor: $1 million to Rajasthan Royals
Yusuf Pathan: $2.1 million to Kolkata Knight Riders
Kevin Pietersen: $650,000 to Deccan Chargers
Mahela Jayawardene: $1.5 million to Kochi
Yuvraj Singh: $1.8 million to Pune Warriors
AB de Villiers: $1.1 million to Royal Challengers Bangalore
SET B
Sourav Ganguly: UNSOLD
Cameron White: 1.1 millions for Deccan Chargers
Jacques Kallis: 1.1 million for KKR
Rohit Sharma: 2 million for MI
Andrew Symonds: 850,000 for MI
Kumar Sangakkara: 700,000 for DC
Adam Gilchrist: 900,000 for Kings XI
Rahul Dravid: 500,000 for Rajasthan Royals
Graeme Smith: 500,000 for Pune Warriors
SET C
Robin Uthappa: 2.1 million for Pune Warriors
Johan Botha: 950,000 for RR
VVS Laxman: 400,000 for Kochi
Daniel Vettori: 550,000 for RCB
Brendon McCullum: 475,000 for Kochi
S. Sreesanth: 900,000 for Kochi
Chris Gayle: UNSOLD
Irfan Pathan: 1.9 million for Delhi Daredevils
RP Singh: 500,000 for Kochi
13:24 Ganguly, Gayle unsold
The Set B and C of Round 1 of Players' Auction:
SET B
Sourav Ganguly: UNSOLD
Cameron White: 1.1 millions for Deccan Chargers
Jacques Kallis: 1.1 million for KKR
Rohit Sharma: 2 million for MI
Andrew Symonds: 850,000 for MI
Kumar Sangakkara: 700,000 for DC
Adam Gilchrist: 900,000 for Kings XI
Rahul Dravid: 500,000 for Rajasthan Royals
Graeme Smith: 500,000 for Pune Warriors
SET C
Robin Uthappa: 2.1 million for Pune Warriors
Johan Botha: 950,000 for RR
VVS Laxman: 400,000 for Kochi
Daniel Vettori: 550,000 for RCB
Brendon McCullum: 475,000 for Kochi
S. Sreesanth: 900,000 for Kochi
Chris Gayle: UNSOLD
Irfan Pathan: 1.9 million for Delhi Daredevils
RP Singh: 500,000 for Kochi
SET B
Sourav Ganguly: UNSOLD
Cameron White: 1.1 millions for Deccan Chargers
Jacques Kallis: 1.1 million for KKR
Rohit Sharma: 2 million for MI
Andrew Symonds: 850,000 for MI
Kumar Sangakkara: 700,000 for DC
Adam Gilchrist: 900,000 for Kings XI
Rahul Dravid: 500,000 for Rajasthan Royals
Graeme Smith: 500,000 for Pune Warriors
SET C
Robin Uthappa: 2.1 million for Pune Warriors
Johan Botha: 950,000 for RR
VVS Laxman: 400,000 for Kochi
Daniel Vettori: 550,000 for RCB
Brendon McCullum: 475,000 for Kochi
S. Sreesanth: 900,000 for Kochi
Chris Gayle: UNSOLD
Irfan Pathan: 1.9 million for Delhi Daredevils
RP Singh: 500,000 for Kochi
13:21 Team Kochi buy RP Singh for $500,000
Left-arm pacer Rudra Pratap Singh was bought by Team Kochi for $500,000.
The fast bowler has struggled to make it to the Indian team and therefore didn't attract much higher bid.
The fast bowler has struggled to make it to the Indian team and therefore didn't attract much higher bid.
13:17 Massive windfall for India discard
Indian discard Irfan Pathan got a massive boost when he was purchased by Delhi Daredevils for a mammoth $1.9million.
Both the Pathan brothers broke the million-dollar barrier with Yusuf Pathan being sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.1 million.
The all-rounder, who previously played for Kings XI Punjab, started with a base price of $200,000.
Interestingly, he was purchased for a higher price than current Indian pacers Zaheer Khan and S Sreesanth, who each went for $900,000.
Both the Pathan brothers broke the million-dollar barrier with Yusuf Pathan being sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.1 million.
The all-rounder, who previously played for Kings XI Punjab, started with a base price of $200,000.
Interestingly, he was purchased for a higher price than current Indian pacers Zaheer Khan and S Sreesanth, who each went for $900,000.
13:08 Team Kochi sign up pacer
Kerala fans were in for delight when India's pace sensation S Sreesanth was snapped by Team Kochi for $900,000.
Sreesanth, who played for Kings XI Punjab, made a successful comeback from injury during the recently-concluded Test series against South Africa.
Meanwhile, Chris Gayle was the second player to be unsold after Sourav Ganguly.
Sreesanth, who played for Kings XI Punjab, made a successful comeback from injury during the recently-concluded Test series against South Africa.
Meanwhile, Chris Gayle was the second player to be unsold after Sourav Ganguly.
13:03 Team Kochi snap up NZ keeper
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Brendon McCullum also didn't attract much interest and went for a modest $475,0000 to Team Kochi.
He is regarded as one of the most dangerous players in the limited overs format, but not many franchises showed interest
McCullum made headlines when he blasted a world record 158 for Kolkata Knight Riders against Bangalore in the first match of the inaugural IPL, in 2008.
He is regarded as one of the most dangerous players in the limited overs format, but not many franchises showed interest
McCullum made headlines when he blasted a world record 158 for Kolkata Knight Riders against Bangalore in the first match of the inaugural IPL, in 2008.
12:59 Vettori sold for $ 500,000
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori was snapped up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a modest $500,000.
Vettori, who started with a base price of $400,000, previously played for Delhi Daredevils.
He is regarded as one of the best spinners in the world but the franchises didn't show much interest.
Vettori, who started with a base price of $400,000, previously played for Delhi Daredevils.
He is regarded as one of the best spinners in the world but the franchises didn't show much interest.
12:57 Laxman sold for $400,000
India's stylish VVS Laxman was purchased by Team Kochi for $400,000 in Round 3 of the IPL Players' Auction.
This is the lowest price paid to purchase a player at the ongoing auction.
The right-hander previously played for Deccan Chargers, but failed to make an impression and was kept out of the side in the last couple of season.
This is the lowest price paid to purchase a player at the ongoing auction.
The right-hander previously played for Deccan Chargers, but failed to make an impression and was kept out of the side in the last couple of season.
12:54 Rajasthan Royals buy Botha
South Africa's Twenty20 captain Johan Botha shocked everyone when he was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for a massive $950,000.
Botha, who started with a reserve price of $200,000, also previously played for Rajasthan Royals.
Surprisingly, South Africa's captain Graeme Smith went for $500,000.
Botha, who started with a reserve price of $200,000, also previously played for Rajasthan Royals.
Surprisingly, South Africa's captain Graeme Smith went for $500,000.
12:47 Sahara Pune Warriors get Uthappa
India's Robin Uthappa enjoyed a massive windfall at the IPL Players' Auction when he was purchased by for $2.1 million.
He becomes the fourth player to cross the $2million dollar mark after Gautam Gambhir ($2.4m), Yusuf Pathan ($2.1m) and Rohit Sharma ($2m)
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils had a keen tussle for the dashing batsman before newcomers Kochi IPL and Sahara Pune Warriors also joined in the battle to take the player past the two million-dollar mark.
Uthappa, who started with a reserve price of $200,000, played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous three editions.
He becomes the fourth player to cross the $2million dollar mark after Gautam Gambhir ($2.4m), Yusuf Pathan ($2.1m) and Rohit Sharma ($2m)
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils had a keen tussle for the dashing batsman before newcomers Kochi IPL and Sahara Pune Warriors also joined in the battle to take the player past the two million-dollar mark.
Uthappa, who started with a reserve price of $200,000, played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous three editions.
12:40 Sahara Pune Warriors buy Smith
South Africa's captain Graeme Smith was snapped up by Sahara Pune Warriors for $500,000 in round 2 of the IPL Players' Auction.
Smith, who started with a base price of $400,000, was part of the 2008 IPL winning side with Rajasthan Royals.
Smith, who started with a base price of $400,000, was part of the 2008 IPL winning side with Rajasthan Royals.
12:36 Dravid sold for $500,000
Former India captain Rahul Dravid was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for $500,000 in Round 2 of the IPL Players' Auction.
Dravid captained Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2008 IPL, but has been left out of India's ODI and World Cup squad.
Sourav Ganguly was the first player to be unsold at the auction, with no franchise willing to buy him.
Dravid captained Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2008 IPL, but has been left out of India's ODI and World Cup squad.
Sourav Ganguly was the first player to be unsold at the auction, with no franchise willing to buy him.
12:32 Punjab make first buy
Kings XI Punjab made their first purchase in the 2011 IPL Players' Auction when they purchased former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist for $900,000.
Gilchrist, who started with a base price of $400,000, is regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers to have graced the game. He also captained Deccan Chargers to the IPL title in 2009.
Gilchrist, who started with a base price of $400,000, is regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers to have graced the game. He also captained Deccan Chargers to the IPL title in 2009.
12:28 SL captain gets $700,000
Sri Lanka's captain Kumar Sangakkara didn't make waves at the 2011 IPL Players' Auction and was sold for $700,000 to Deccan Chargers.
Interestingly, his compatriot Mahela Jayawardene was purchased by Kochi IPL for $1.5million.
Interestingly, his compatriot Mahela Jayawardene was purchased by Kochi IPL for $1.5million.
12:25 Symonds sold for $850,000
Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds was purchased by Mumbai Indians for $850,000.
Symonds, who no longer plays international cricket, started with a base price of $300,000.
Interestingly, he will play in the same team as Harbhajan Singh, the player whom he accused of racial abuse during a Test match.
Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds was purchased by Mumbai Indians for $850,000.
Symonds, who no longer plays international cricket, started with a base price of $300,000.
Interestingly, he will play in the same team as Harbhajan Singh, the player whom he accused of racial abuse during a Test match.
12:21 Rohit second player to cross $2m mark
India's young batsman Rohit Sharma was purchased by Mumbai Indians for a whopping $2.1 million dollars.
Rohit played for Deccan Chargers in the previous three editions of the IPL, but Mumbai went all out to secure his signature.
He is second player after Gautam Gambhir ($2.4m) to cross the $2million mark.
Rohit played for Deccan Chargers in the previous three editions of the IPL, but Mumbai went all out to secure his signature.
He is second player after Gautam Gambhir ($2.4m) to cross the $2million mark.
12:18 Kallis gets huge price
Kolkata Knight Riders kept making waves at the 2011 IPL Players' Auction by purchasing Jacques Kallis for $1.1million for their third big purchase at the event.
The South African all-rounder enjoyed a successful run with the bat during the Test series against India.
The South African all-rounder enjoyed a successful run with the bat during the Test series against India.
12:14 White makes windfall at auction
Cameron White surprised everyone when he was purchased by Deccan Chargers for a massive $1.1 million in Round 2 of the IPL Players' Auction.
The Australian all-rounder started with a reserve price of $300,000, is regarded one of the top players in T20 cricket and all the franchises showed a keen interest.
Earlier, former India captain Sourav Ganguly was unsold after all the teams snubbed him.
The Australian all-rounder started with a reserve price of $300,000, is regarded one of the top players in T20 cricket and all the franchises showed a keen interest.
Earlier, former India captain Sourav Ganguly was unsold after all the teams snubbed him.
12:08 Franchises snub Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, as expected, was not taken up by any of the ten franchises at the IPL Players' Auction.
Ganguly, who started with $400,000, was ignored by all the teams who opted to use their budget for younger and current players.
Ganguly, who started with $400,000, was ignored by all the teams who opted to use their budget for younger and current players.
12:07 Franchises spend $12.1m in Round 1
India's batting mainstay Gautam Gambhir became the highest-paid player in the history of the Indian Premier League when he was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping $2.4m.
Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff held the earlier record when they were purchased in the last auction for $1.55m. But Pietersen got a lukewarm response this time and was sold only for $600,000.
Yusuf Pathan, as expected, also crossed the million-dollar mark and bagged the second highest-price at $2.1m and was once again purchased by Shahrukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders.
Yuvraj Singh became the first purchase for newly-formed Sahara Pune Warriors when he was purchased for $1.8million.
There were a couple of surprises with Ross Taylor, Mahela Jayawardene and AB de Villiers also crossing the million-dollar mark.
Taylor was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for $1million, while IPL Kochi made it's first buy in Sri Lanka's Jayawardene for $1.5million and AB de Villiers was snapped up Royal Challengers Bangalore for $1.1million.
India's top pacer Zaheer Khan, however, failed to join the million-dollar mark when he was bought by Bangalore for $900,000, who also bought Tillakaratne Dilshan for $650,000.
Round 1:
Gautam Gambhir: $2.4 million for Kolkata Knight Riders
Tilakratne Dilshan: $ 650,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Zaheer Khan: $900,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Ross Taylor: $1 million to Rajasthan Royals
Yusuf Pathan: $2.1 million to Kolkata Knight Riders
Kevin Pietersen: $650,000 to Deccan Chargers
Mahela Jayawardene: $1.5 million to Kochi
Yuvraj Singh: $1.8 million to Pune Warriors
AB de Villiers: $1.1 million to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff held the earlier record when they were purchased in the last auction for $1.55m. But Pietersen got a lukewarm response this time and was sold only for $600,000.
Yusuf Pathan, as expected, also crossed the million-dollar mark and bagged the second highest-price at $2.1m and was once again purchased by Shahrukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders.
Yuvraj Singh became the first purchase for newly-formed Sahara Pune Warriors when he was purchased for $1.8million.
There were a couple of surprises with Ross Taylor, Mahela Jayawardene and AB de Villiers also crossing the million-dollar mark.
Taylor was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for $1million, while IPL Kochi made it's first buy in Sri Lanka's Jayawardene for $1.5million and AB de Villiers was snapped up Royal Challengers Bangalore for $1.1million.
India's top pacer Zaheer Khan, however, failed to join the million-dollar mark when he was bought by Bangalore for $900,000, who also bought Tillakaratne Dilshan for $650,000.
Round 1:
Gautam Gambhir: $2.4 million for Kolkata Knight Riders
Tilakratne Dilshan: $ 650,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Zaheer Khan: $900,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Ross Taylor: $1 million to Rajasthan Royals
Yusuf Pathan: $2.1 million to Kolkata Knight Riders
Kevin Pietersen: $650,000 to Deccan Chargers
Mahela Jayawardene: $1.5 million to Kochi
Yuvraj Singh: $1.8 million to Pune Warriors
AB de Villiers: $1.1 million to Royal Challengers Bangalore
11:54 Shilpa Shetty reaction
Rajasthan Royals brand ambassador Shilpa Shetty:
"Ross Taylor is an extra-ordinary player, a match-winner. We are very happy with the buy."
"Ross Taylor is an extra-ordinary player, a match-winner. We are very happy with the buy."
11:52 Gambhir sold for record price
A look at the first round of the 2011 IPL Players' Auction:
Gautam Gambhir: $2.4 million for Kolkata Knight Riders
Tilakratne Dilshan: $ 650,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Zaheer Khan: $900,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Ross Taylor: $1 million to Rajasthan Royals
Yusuf Pathan: $2.1 million to Kolkata Knight Riders
Kevin Pietersen: $650,000 to Deccan Chargers
Mahela Jayawardene: $1.5 million to Kochi
Yuvraj Singh: $1.8 million to Pune Warriors
AB de Villiers: $1.1 million to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Gautam Gambhir: $2.4 million for Kolkata Knight Riders
Tilakratne Dilshan: $ 650,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Zaheer Khan: $900,000 to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Ross Taylor: $1 million to Rajasthan Royals
Yusuf Pathan: $2.1 million to Kolkata Knight Riders
Kevin Pietersen: $650,000 to Deccan Chargers
Mahela Jayawardene: $1.5 million to Kochi
Yuvraj Singh: $1.8 million to Pune Warriors
AB de Villiers: $1.1 million to Royal Challengers Bangalore
11:49 AB de Villiers sells at record price
South Africa's batting mainstay AB de Villiers was purchased by Royal Challengers for a whopping $1.1 million.
De Villiers, who was named the ICC ODI player for 2010, started with a base price.
The right-hander is the sixth player to cross the million-dollar mark after Gautam Gambhir, Ross Taylor, Mahela Jayawardene, Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj Singh.
De Villiers, who was named the ICC ODI player for 2010, started with a base price.
The right-hander is the sixth player to cross the million-dollar mark after Gautam Gambhir, Ross Taylor, Mahela Jayawardene, Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj Singh.
11:46 Yuvraj triggers huge bidding war
India's Yuvraj Singh was the first player to be bought by the newly-formed Sahara Pune Warriors for a whopping $1.8million.
Yuvraj, who holds the world record of having hit six sixes in a Twenty20 match, started with a base price of $400,000.
He is the fifth player to get past the million-dollar mark.
India's Yuvraj Singh was the first player to be bought by the newly-formed Sahara Pune Warriors for a whopping $1.8million.
Yuvraj, who holds the world record of having hit six sixes in a Twenty20 match, started with a base price of $400,000.
He is the fifth player to get past the million-dollar mark.
11:41 Kochi's first buy in IPL
Sri Lanka's former captain Mahela Jayawardene became the first player to be signed up Kochi IPL franchise when he was bought for a massive $1.5m.
Jayawardene, who started with a base price of $400,000, is the fourth player to breach the million-dollar mark.
Sri Lanka's former captain Mahela Jayawardene became the first player to be signed up Kochi IPL franchise when he was bought for a massive $1.5m.
Jayawardene, who started with a base price of $400,000, is the fourth player to breach the million-dollar mark.
11:37 Yusuf third player to break million barrier
India's all-rounder Yusuf Pathan was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping $2.1 million.
This was the second biggest buy by Kolkata after they snapped up Gambhir for $2.4million.
Yusuf, who started with a base price of $300,000, triggered off an instant bidding war with all the franchises going all out to sign up the all-rounder.
Yusuf emerged as one of the best players in the last three editions of the IPL and holds the record of having scored the fastest century in the tournament off just 37 balls.
This was the second biggest buy by Kolkata after they snapped up Gambhir for $2.4million.
Yusuf, who started with a base price of $300,000, triggered off an instant bidding war with all the franchises going all out to sign up the all-rounder.
Yusuf emerged as one of the best players in the last three editions of the IPL and holds the record of having scored the fastest century in the tournament off just 37 balls.
11:36 Pietersen sold for $650,000
England's dashing batsman Kevin Pietersen, surprisingly, didn't attract much interest and was bought by Deccan Chargers for $650,000.
Pietersen started with a base price of $400,000 and was expected to cross the million mark but the franchises didn't show much interest.
Pietersen started with a base price of $400,000 and was expected to cross the million mark but the franchises didn't show much interest.
11:26 Taylor gets record price
New Zealand's Ross Taylor was the second player to cross the million-dollar mark when he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for $1m.
Taylor is renowned for his destructive batting in Twenty20 cricket and started with a base price of 400,000.
New Zealand's Ross Taylor was the second player to cross the million-dollar mark when he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for $1m.
Taylor is renowned for his destructive batting in Twenty20 cricket and started with a base price of 400,000.
11:22 Zaheer sold for $900,000
India's pace ace Zaheer Khan was the second player to be bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore at the 2011 IPL Players' Auction for $900,000.
Zaheer, who is one of the top pace bowler in the world, started with a base price of $300,000.
Next in line New Zealand's dashing batsman Ross Taylor.
Zaheer, who is one of the top pace bowler in the world, started with a base price of $300,000.
Next in line New Zealand's dashing batsman Ross Taylor.
11:18 Dilshan sold for 650,000
Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $650,000 after starting with a base price of 400,000.
And the next on line is Indian pacer Zaheer Khan.
And the next on line is Indian pacer Zaheer Khan.
11:15 Gambhir sold for record price
Gautam Gambhir was the first player to be sold at the 2011 IPL Players' Auction for a whopping price of $2.4 million.
The Indian opener, who started with a base price of $200,000, was snapped by up Shahrukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders.
This is the highest ever price paid for a player in the history of the IPL.
The Indian opener, who started with a base price of $200,000, was snapped by up Shahrukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders.
This is the highest ever price paid for a player in the history of the IPL.
11:05 Auction starts with Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir will be the first player up for auction at the 2011 IPL Player's Auction
11:00 The team budgets
A look at how much budget each team has in store for the auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders, Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab, Sahara Pune Warriors and Kochi IPL each have $9m million to spend on players.
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, who retained four players each, have $4.5 million in their kitty.
Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore have $7.2 million each after having retained one player each.
Rajasthan Royals, who retained two players, have $3.9 million instead of $5.9million after giving an undertaking to the Bombay High Court that they would spend only $7million at the auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders, Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab, Sahara Pune Warriors and Kochi IPL each have $9m million to spend on players.
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, who retained four players each, have $4.5 million in their kitty.
Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore have $7.2 million each after having retained one player each.
Rajasthan Royals, who retained two players, have $3.9 million instead of $5.9million after giving an undertaking to the Bombay High Court that they would spend only $7million at the auction.
10:51 Yusuf, Pietersen among marquee players
The Players's Auction will kickoff with 27 marquee players up for bids first including the likes of Yusuf Pathan, Kevin Pietersen, Gautam Gambhir among others.
The list of marquee players are: Yusuf Pathan, Kevin Pietersen, Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Tillkaratne Dilshan, Gautam Gambhir, Mahela Jayawardene, Zaheer Khan, Ross Taylor, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Adam Gilchrist, Kumar Sangakkara, Rohit Sharma, Graeme Smith, Andrew Symonds, Cameron White, Johan Botha, Chris Gayle, VVS Laxman, Brendon McCullum, Irfan Pathan, RP Singh, Sreesanth, Robin Uthappa, Daniel Vettori.
The list of marquee players are: Yusuf Pathan, Kevin Pietersen, Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Tillkaratne Dilshan, Gautam Gambhir, Mahela Jayawardene, Zaheer Khan, Ross Taylor, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Adam Gilchrist, Kumar Sangakkara, Rohit Sharma, Graeme Smith, Andrew Symonds, Cameron White, Johan Botha, Chris Gayle, VVS Laxman, Brendon McCullum, Irfan Pathan, RP Singh, Sreesanth, Robin Uthappa, Daniel Vettori.
10:45 The auction process
The auction will be a private auction and will be conducted by Richard Madley. Each player will be presented individually for auction.
The bidding will commence at the reserve price for that player contained the in player register.
The maker of the highest bid for each player will secure the player at that price.
The price will bid will be the player's fee for each IPL season, including the Champions League T20 tournament if the team qualifies.
The franchises cannot make bids which would take them beyond the remaining balance of their salary cap.
The players will be grouped into sets with the marquee players being auctioned first.
A random draw will take place to determine the order in which players are auctioned within set.
Any player who is not bid for when presented for auction may be re-presented at the discretion of IPL once the initial sets have been concluded.
This procedure may be varied by IPL when the auction reaches the stage at which the number of franchises with resources left to bid has significantly reduced.
The bidding will commence at the reserve price for that player contained the in player register.
The maker of the highest bid for each player will secure the player at that price.
The price will bid will be the player's fee for each IPL season, including the Champions League T20 tournament if the team qualifies.
The franchises cannot make bids which would take them beyond the remaining balance of their salary cap.
The players will be grouped into sets with the marquee players being auctioned first.
A random draw will take place to determine the order in which players are auctioned within set.
Any player who is not bid for when presented for auction may be re-presented at the discretion of IPL once the initial sets have been concluded.
This procedure may be varied by IPL when the auction reaches the stage at which the number of franchises with resources left to bid has significantly reduced.
10:40 IPL squad rules
The franchises are entitled to register up to an aggregate of 10 overseas players in each season.
As has been the case in the last three seasons, a maximum of four overseas players can play in the starting XI.
Each franchise is also required to register at least four local players in it's squad.
The playing squads for each franchise will be a minimum of16 players and a maximum of 30 players during the season
As has been the case in the last three seasons, a maximum of four overseas players can play in the starting XI.
Each franchise is also required to register at least four local players in it's squad.
The playing squads for each franchise will be a minimum of16 players and a maximum of 30 players during the season
10:35 Player contract period
The IPL player contract is for seasons 2011 and 2012 with the franchises having the option to renew a player's contract for the 2013 season on the same terms and conditions.
10:34 Salary Cap
Each franchise has a total sum of US $900,000 available to spend on player fees, both for auction players and uncapped Indian players.
This has been reduced for five of the franchises, who have retained players in advance of the auction.
This has been reduced for five of the franchises, who have retained players in advance of the auction.
10:32 How the auction process will take place
Welcome to Rediff.com's coverage of the Indian Premier League Players' Auction in Bangalore, on Saturday.
The two-day Players' Auction will kick off at 1100 IST with the Indian players expected to make a windfall.
There will be five sessions during the day with short strategy breaks at intervals during the auction process to allow the ten franchises to review their auction tactics.
The two-day Players' Auction will kick off at 1100 IST with the Indian players expected to make a windfall.
There will be five sessions during the day with short strategy breaks at intervals during the auction process to allow the ten franchises to review their auction tactics.
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