IPL 2020: 5 most expensive Indian players of all time and where they are now

IPL trading window recently came to a conclusion as all eight franchises are w geared up for upcoming auction in Kolkata. As we inch closer to auction on December 19, we take a look at five of most expensive Indian players of all time.

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IPL 2020 Auction: 4 most expensive Indian players of all time

Virat Kohli – ₹17 crores, Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2020

Indian captain Virat Kohli was retained by RCB ahead of upcoming auction. With his retention, Virat Kohli remains only cricketer to play for only one team ever since launch of IPL in 2008.

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Yuvraj Singh – ₹16 crores, Delhi Daredevils in 2015

cricketer had a successful outing for RCB in IPL 2014 only to be released by franchise for next season. Yuvraj Singh was n roped in by Delhi Daredevils in 2015 for ₹16 crores. amount remained highest for any Indian player in cash-rich league until 2019. He was also purchased for ₹14 crores by RCB a year before, which was highest for an Indian at time. Yuvraj has w retired from international cricket and IPL.

Dinesh Karthik – ₹12.5 crores, Delhi Daredevils in 2014

Dinesh Karthik is one of few Indian cricketers in IPL who has represented more than five IPL franchises. wicketkeeper-batsman scored 510 runs in IPL 2013, which still remains his most successful outing with bat. Dinesh Karthik was still released by Mumbai Indians only to be grabbed by Delhi Daredevils in 2014 for ₹12.5 crores. Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper is w captain of Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Jaydev Unadkat – ₹11.5 crores, Rajasthan Royals in 2018

Jaydev Unadkat picked up 24 wickets in IPL 2017 for Rising Pune Supergiants. left-arm pacer was n brought in by Rajasthan Royals during IPL 2018 auction for ₹11.5 crores. However, cricketer could t replicate his success with his new team as he only mand to pick 21 wickets in next two editions combined. He has been released by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2020 Auction pool.

Gautam Gambhir – ₹11.4 crores, Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011

Gautam Gambhir was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011 and remained with franchise for next seven seasons. During his tenure, he also led KKR to IPL wins in 2012 and 2014 editions. left-hander also scored 590 runs in 2012 for franchise to become one of crucial members of KKR’s victorious campaign.

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