Cameron Green breaks records: KKR acquires Australian all-rounder for ₹25.20 crore, becoming IPL's most expensive overseas player

Abu Dhabi (The Uttam Hindu) : Cameron Green has become the most expensive player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history after being signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming season for ₹25.20 crore (252 million rupees).

These players were bought for this much money

Pathirana's luck shines, KKR buys him for Rs 18 crore

KKR has added Sri Lankan right-arm fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana to its team by paying a huge price of Rs 18 crore.

Naman Tiwari was bought by LSG

Naman Tiwari has yet to make his domestic debut for India, but Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants bid heavily for him. His base price was ₹30 lakh, but Lucknow bought him for ₹1 crore.

Fast bowler Kartik Tyagi has joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

 He was bought by KKR for his base price of ₹30 lakh (30 lakh rupees). No other franchise bid for him.

Ashok Sharma joins Gujarat Titans

Ashok Sharma plays domestic cricket for Rajasthan. He is an all-rounder. His base price in this mini auction was ₹30 lakh, with Rajasthan and Kolkata bidding for him. Ultimately, Gujarat Titans purchased him for ₹90 lakh. This is Gujarat's first purchase in this mini auction.

Tejaswi Singh joins KKR

Tejaswi Singh was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹3 crore (30 million rupees). His base price for this auction was ₹30 lakh.

Mukul Chaudhari joins LSG

Rajasthan wicketkeeper-batsman Mukul Chaudhari has been bought by Lucknow Supergiants for ₹2.60 crore (₹2.60 crore). His base price was ₹30 lakh (₹30 lakh).

Wicketkeeper-batsman Kartik Sharma was bought by CSK

He plays for Rajasthan in domestic cricket. Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Lucknow Super Giants bid for him in the mini-auction. He was eventually bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.20 crore.

Shivang Kumar bought by SRH: Shivang Kumar has been bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad team for Rs 30 lakh.

Prashant Veer, who played for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket, was heavily bid upon by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings in this mini auction. Ultimately, Chennai Super Kings bought him for ₹14.20 crore.

Vijay Shankar, Rajwardhan Hungergekar, Mahipal Lomror remain unsold

India's Vijay Shankar, Rajwardhan Hungergekar, and Mahipal Lomror remain unsold. Apart from Aaqib Nabi, the rest of the players remained unsold in this round, with no franchise showing interest in acquiring them.

Aaqib Nabi, who plays for Jammu and Kashmir in Indian domestic cricket, was a hotly contested bidder for the Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals. He was eventually bought by the Delhi Capitals for ₹8.40 crore (₹8.40 crore).

CSK bets on Akeal Hossain

Chennai Super Kings acquired Akeal Hossain for ₹2 crore in the mini auction. CSK needed a spinner who could bowl in the powerplay, and Hossain was the perfect fit. They were also impressed with his recent batting performances, and the franchise was delighted to acquire the West Indies international at his base price.

Ravi Bishnoi was acquired by Rajasthan Royals

A bidding war ensued between the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals for Ravi Bishnoi. He was eventually purchased by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹7.20 crore. He previously played for the Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings in the IPL.