Top international players have been bidding fiercely at auction for spots in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has been a booming hotbed for cricket talent worldwide. Absurd sums have been paid at these auctions in order to acquire experienced international talents. Here are the top five foreign players in IPL history by price before the 2024 IPL auction. The teams wanted to add a significant amount of value to their squads, but these players, with their experience and ability, demanded outrageous bids.
IPL history’s five most expensive foreign players
1. Sam Curran
As England’s talented all-rounder Sam Curran gathered significant traction, the IPL 2023 auction was a flurry of activity. Following his outstanding performance at the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, when he won Player of the Tournament, Curran shot to prominence. He was acquired by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for an incredible Rs 18.50 crore, creating a stir throughout the bidding process. Major teams like the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) engaged in a bidding war after Curran’s initial offer of just Rs 2 crore.
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