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IPL 2023 Auction: From Sam Curran to Cameron Green - tables on fire as the duo get sold for Rs. 18.5 cr and Rs. 17.5 cr respectively

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IPL 2023 Auction: From Sam Curran to Cameron Green - tables on fire as the duo get sold for Rs. 18.5 cr and Rs. 17.5 cr respectively

IPL 2023 Auction: Sam Curran has broken all the records ever set in the IPL auction table. The England cricketer who is known for his terrific performance in this format has been purchased by PBKS (Punjab Kings) for a record-breaking Rs.18.5 crore. He has now emerged as the most expensive player in the IPL. Earlier, this record was held by Chris Morris who was bought for Rs. 16 crore by Rajasthan Royals in 2021.

Cameron Green became the second biggest purchase so far as he was bought by MI for whooping Rs. 17.5 cr. Ben Stokes of England too ignited the auction table when he was purchased by CSK for an astounding 16.25 crore. Harry Brook was sold to SRH for Rs. 13.25 crore. Former PBKS skipper Mayank Agarwal too was bought by SRH for Rs. 8.25 crore. To the reigning champion Gujarat Titans, Kane Williamson was sold for his base fee of 2 crore.

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In today's IPL 2023 auction in Kochi, teams are trying to fill the holes in their respective squads. Contrary to the previous one, this mini-auction is surrounded by just as much expectation and eagerness. All-rounders Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, and Cameron Green from Australia are all anticipated to be the targets of a bidding battle. Manish Pandey, a seasoned Indian player, is still to come.

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Which of the players went sold & unsold in IPL 2023 Auction

Player Name Base Price Sold Price Sold to
Sam Curran Rs. 2 crore Rs. 18.50 crore Punjab Kings
Cameron Green Rs. 2 crore Rs. 17.5 crore Mumbai Indians
Ben Stokes Rs. 2 crore Rs. 16.25 crore Chennai Super Kings
Harry Brook Rs. 1.5 crore Rs. 13.25 crore Rs. 13.25 crore
Kane Williamson Rs. 2 crore Rs. 2 crore Gujarat Titans
Mayank Agarwal Rs. 1 crore Rs. 8.25 crore Sunrisers Hyderabad
Ajinkya Rahane Rs. 50 lakh Rs. 50 lakh Chennai Super Kings
Rilee Rossouw Rs. 2 crore unsold unsold
Joe Root Rs. 1 crore unsold unsold

The IPL 2023 Auction involves 405 players

The 10 franchises will be given the chance to submit bids for 405, of which 273 are Indians and 132 are foreign players, including 4 players from associate nations. There are one or two surprises in every auction. Yes, all-arounders, multi-utility players, and athletes described as "X-factors" frequently experience success, but there is no guarantee in any of it.

It's time to prepare for the unexpected as the IPL's mini-auction is currently underway on Friday in Kochi. 405 players are in the pool despite the fact that this is a mini-auction. The auction is about to see a some crazy inclusions thanks to Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, and Cameron Green, three talented fast-medium all-rounders and match-winners.

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