IPL Auction 2023 Highlights: Sam Curran, Cameron Green emerge big gainers as records tumble in mini-auction

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Ben Stokes Reunites with MSD

Nicholas Pooran getting a staggering bid of Rs 16 crore from Lucknow Super Giants was perhaps the biggest shock but Ben Stokes found the bid of Rs 16.25 crore from CSK came as a wonderful surprise to many for in him the Super Kings have found a future captain and a big match-winner.

Cameron Green - A star in the making

Cameron Green's performance in the three-match T20I series against India and later in the T20 World Cup confirmed that the all-rounder will be one of the most sought-after players in the auction. He became the second most expensive player ever in the IPL auction in his debut season.

Biggest gainers!

Sam Curran - who was the star for England in the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia - lived up to the billings and drew the biggest bid of Rs 18.50 crore and created a new record. Curran became the most expensive player in the history of the IPL auction and also the most expensive overseas player.

Cameron Green thanks Mumbai Indians

Cameron Green spoke on now being part of the Mumbai Indians, a franchise with such repute and how he is excited to play with his fellow countrymen, he said, “Obviously, I’m pinching myself. I think joining such a great team in Mumbai, we obviously got such a history, all the past players that have played for them, and how great they are and how good the team is at the moment. I think you can look through all the players, playing with them, Rohit, Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav to name a few. Yeah, having Tim David, Jason Behrendorff also from Australia, so I’m so excited. We’ve got so much talent that you can learn off them and improve your own game. I loved my time in India for the two weeks then, so I’m happy I’m going to come back and be playing with the Mumbai Indians.”

Punjab Kings finished the IPL 2023 Auction with a remaining budget of 12.20 crore.

End of IPL 2023 Auction!

Ekant Sen became the final player to come for auction and goes unsold. With that, the IPL 2023 Auction comes to an end. A total of 80 players were purchased by the 10 franchises. Overseas players, especially all-rounders, claimed the bragging rights in IPL Auction.

Shakib also finds a taker

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 1.50 crore and he will be Knight Rider again.

Joe Root finally sold

Joe Root finally finds a team in the IPL. He'll join fellow Englishman Jos Buttler in the Rajasthan Royals side at Rs 1 crore.

Michael Vaughan hails IPL

"The IPL is great on many levels... The biggest names, huge crowds, always dramatic finishes, mega TV deals and it all starts with the Auction... Huge dosh is being thrown around and exactly why it’s the biggest & best tournament," tweets Vaughan.

Uncapped India all-rounder Abdul PA sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 20 lakh.

Akash Vashisht goes to RR, Yudhvir Charak sold to Lucknow, and Raghav Goyal sold to Mumbai for Rs 20 lakh.

Naveen ul Haq goes to LSG

Afghanistan pacer Naveen Ul Haq has been bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 50 lakh.

Johnson Charles goes unsold.

Mandeep Singh - who has played for RCB, PBKS and Delhi in the past - has been bought by KKR for Rs 50 lakh

Murugan Ashwin goes to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 20 lakhs

India uncapped pacer KM Asif goes to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 30 lakhs

India uncapped batter Anmolpreet Singh goes to Hyderabad

Rajasthan Royals buy Adam Zampa

Australia spinner Adam Zampa has been purchased by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.50 crore.

Akeal Hosein goes to SRH

West Indies bowler Akeal Hosein has been sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 1 crore.

Litton Das goes to KKR

Bangladesh's Litton Das has been sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 50 lakh

Smart buys from CSK

The reason you will hail CSK for making smart buys in the auction is that in Ajinkya Rahane (Rs 50 lakh) they can have someone who might be required on tacky Chepauk tracks.

Chris Gayle pokes fun at Nicholas Pooran

“Nikki P, the money that I lend you, can I get it back please,” joked Gayle.

ABD hails Stokes

AB de Villiers feels Ben Stokes was undervalued at the moment. “There is no amount of money enough for Ben Stokes – he is an unbelievable player, experienced with both bat and ball. I actually think he is a bit undervalued and is going to bring a lot to the party!,” said de Villiers

Uncapped players getting picked

Shivam Singh - who was added to the list yesterday - has been bought by Punjab Kings, while Bhagat Varma goes to Chennai for Rs 20 lakh.

Franchises buying uncapped players quickly

Mumbai Indians buy uncapped India all-rounder Nehal Wadhera for Rs 20 lakh. The franchises are buying players quickly.

Punjab buy Mohit Rathee

Punjab Kings purchase uncapped India all-rounder Mohit Rathee for Rs 20 lakh.

Uncapped players getting picked

Ajay Mandal will be playing for CSK in IPL 2023. Kulwant Khejrolia will be playing for Kolkata Knight Riders after getting purchased for Rs 20 lakh.

Kumble gives a thumbs up to MI & CSK

Former India captain Anil Kumble was impressed with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings as they went all the way for Cameron Green and Ben Stokes respectively. “Someone like Cameron Green – we spoke about this yesterday too saying Wankhede stadium will be probably ideal for him, so Mumbai Indians will be happy with that buy and Chennai Super Kings has done really well there with Ben Stokes – with the leadership there. MS Dhoni and Ben Stokes, I mean you can’t ask for a better sort of a combination.”

Sonu Yadav will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore as he gets purchased for Rs 20 lakh.