IPL Auction 2023: Sam Curran, Cameron Green Fetch Mega Bids; 80 Players Sold
IPL Auction 2023: Sam Curran became the most expensive player in the history of IPL.
IPL Auction 2023 Live News and Latest Updates: LIVE updates from the 2023 IPL auction.
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80 players were sold in IPL auction 2023, of which 29 were overseas players.
England’s Sam Curran became the most expensive player in IPL history after being bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 18.50 crore.
Fellow all-rounder Cameron Green went to Mumbai Indians for Rs 17.50 crore while Chennai bagged Ben Stokes for Rs Rs 16.25 crore.
Joe Root was sold in the IPL auction for the first time, as Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1 crore.
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IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Bidding Starts 2:30pm
The 2023 IPL cycle formally gets underway today with the 10 franchises participating in the IPL auction in Kochi. 405 players will go under the hammer with a maximum of 87 spots up for grabs.
19 players have marked their base price at Rs 2 crore, but there's no Indian in that list which features some of the biggest names in international cricket like Ben Stokes, Sam Curran and Cameron Green.
Among the franchises, Delhi comes into the auction with a 20-man squad - the biggest among the 10 teams but they do have enough funds to go for some big buys with Rs 19.45 crore.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are expected to be the busiest today with just 12 players left on their roster after the retentions deadline. They also have the biggest purse, of Rs 42.25 crore.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Bidding Will Start With Set 1
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: 405 players are going under the hammer today but the proceedings get underway with 'Set 1' which comprises of 6 batsmen.
Mayank Agarwal (base price Rs 1 crore), Harry Brook (Rs 1.5 crore), Ajinkya Rahane (50 lakh), Joe Root (1 crore), Rilee Rossouw (2 crore), Kane Williamson (2 crore) are in the first Set but the order in which they go under the hammer will be picked by a guest at the auction.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: What Will CSK Do?
Before the bidding war commences, let us have a look at what each team will be looking for today. Starting off with Chennai Super Kings, the four-time champions will be desperate to sign an experienced, overseas seamer, having released both Adam Milne and Chris Jordan.
Will they go for their former star, Sam Curran?
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Will DC Go After All-Rounders?
Delhi Capitals are unlikely to be the busiest team of the lot, but they might sign a few mega-money players. Already boasting a strong batting unit and an equally formidable bowling unit, the Capitals could go big after all-rounders.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Defending Champions' Strategy
The defending champions, Gujarat Titans will come into this auction with a clear plan - to plug holes. Hardik Pandya's team will need an overseas batter after letting go of both Jason Roy and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, while having traded Lockie Ferguson to KKR, they will also need an overseas pacer.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: KKR To Be Spectators?
Trading in Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shardul Thakur & Lockie Ferguson helped KKR build a strong core even before the auction, but it has also extinguished most of their funds. With only Rs 7.05 crores in their kitty, the Knights will be looking to buy an Indian wicketkeeper-batter and an Indian spinner.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Rahul and Mayank To Re-Unite At LSG?
As for Lucknow Super Giants, they will need to find a reliable Indian batter after releasing Manish Pandey. Mayank Agarwal will be a great option, but it is certain that the former Punjab Kings skipper will be on the radar of multiple franchises.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: MI’s Toughest Task Is To Find Pollard’s Replacement
The most successful team of the franchise, Mumbai Indians will be looking for a major squad overhaul after a disastrous IPL 2022. Their biggest challenge will be to find the replacement of Caribbean all-rounder, Kieron Pollard.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Will PBKS Go After Sam Curran?
Punjab Kings will need an overseas all-rounder after releasing Odean Smith. Given that they have a fairly handsome purse to work with, Shikhar Dhawan's could go after the likes of Sam Curran and Ben Stokes.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: RR Could Also Chase All-Rounders
All-rounders are likely to be in huge demand, with Rajasthan Royals being another team who might spend most of their purse on this particular category. Notably, last season's runners-up released both James Neesham and Daryl Mitchell.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: RCB To Mainly Target Backups
It is not often that Royal Challengers Bangalore took pretty sorted before the auction, but this season is an exception. Having retained their core, Faf du Plessis' team will mostly be looking to buy backup options.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: SRH Have The Most Money
Sunrisers Hyderabad are likely to be the busiest team today, simply because they have the biggest available purse - a whopping Rs 42.25 crore. Having released Kane Williamson, they will need to find a new skipper.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Let The Bidding War Commence
The strategies are in place, the devices are ready - it is now time for the paddles to rise. Auctioneer Hugh Edmeades and the ten franchises are all set for the IPL auction 2023, and so are we.
Let the bidding war commence.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Kane Williamson Sold To Gujarat Titans
Kane Williamson is the first player out. Base price is Rs 2 crore for the former Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper.
Gujarat Titans open the bidding, and Williamson is SOLD! The Kiwi will play for GT in IPL 2023.
GT bought Kane Williamson for Rs 2 crore.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Harry Brook Goes To SRH
Harry Brook is the next player out. Base price is Rs 1.5 crore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals are bidding for the English batter. The price has exceeded Rs 4 crore - this is intense stuff!
And out of nowhere, here comes Sunrisers Hyderabad as the price has now reached Rs 9 crore. Massive interest in the young batter.
Just like that, the bid is now at Rs 10 crore! But SRH return again. How far will RR go for Brook? They have a much smaller purse than the Orange Army.
Rs 13 CRORE! Yes, you read that right. That is the amount Rajasthan Royals have just bid for Brook, but SRH return again.
And SOLD! Harry Brook is sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 13.25 crore.
Harry Brook is sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 13.25 crores.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: SRH Get Mayank Agarwal
Mayank Agarwal is the first Indian player to be auctioned. RCB, PBKS and CSK have started the bidding.
Chennai Super Kings currently have the highest bid at Rs 3.80 crore. But here come Sunrisers Hyderabad again at Rs 4 crore.
Southern Derby going on at the auction, with SRH and CSK at loggerheads. Currently, the highest bid is with SRH at Rs 7 crore.
And SOLD! After a few more exchanges, Sunrisers Hyderabad finally have their target at Rs 8.25 crore.
Mayank Agarwal was signed for Rs 21.50 crore by SRH.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: CSK Buy Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane is the next man out. CSK opens the bidding at Rs 50 lakhs, and it is the closing bid as well!
CSK sign Ajinkya Rahane for Rs 50 lakhs.
Chennai Super Kings bought Ajinkya Rahane for Rs 50 lakhs.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Joe Root Unsold
And we have the first unsold player of IPL auction 2023. England's Joe Root cannot find a bidder and goes unsold.
Let us also remind you that every unsold player is eligible to appear once again in the auction, should the teams ask for it.
Joe Root has gone unsold.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Rilee Rossouw Unsold
Wow, this is a shocker! Another player goes unsold, and this time, it is the in-form South African batter, Rilee Rossouw. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore batter does not fetch any interest across the room.
Rilee Rossouw went unsold.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: No Takers For Shakib
Shakib Al Hasan is the first player from the all-rounders' set to be auctioned. Base price is Rs 1.50 crore.
And UNSOLD! Another surprise as the veteran Bangladeshi finds no takers.
No Takers For Shakib Al Hasan
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: PBKS Spend Rs 18.50 Crore on Sam Curran
Sam Curran is the next player out of the bag, and in a few seconds, his price has gone northwards of Rs 6 crore. Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore are bidding for the English all-rounder.
But here comes Rajasthan Royals! The Royals are leading the bidding war now with a bid of Rs 11 crore.
And we have a new bidder! Here comes Chennai Super Kings. The Yellow Army is now leading the race with a bid of Rs 14.25 crore.
The bid is now at 17.50 crore! Irrespective of who gets the player, Sam Curran has created a new record by becoming the most expensive player to be sold at an IPL auction.
A few more exchanges, and SOLD! Punjab Kings buy Sam Curran for Rs 18.50 crore. History has been re-written today.
Punjab Kings bought Sam Curran for Rs 18.50 crore.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Odean Smith Goes To GT
Odean Smith is the next player out of the hat. Gujarat Titans open the bidding at Rs 50 lakhs. No more takers, and it is the closing bid!
Odean Smith goes to GT for Rs 50 lakhs.
Odean Smith goes to GT for Rs 50 lakhs.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: PBKS Buy Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza is being auctioned now. PBKS open the bid for the Zimbabwean all-rounder at Rs 50 lakhs.
And the Kings have their warrior! Raza goes to PBKS at Rs 50 lakhs.
PBKS bought Sikandar Raza for Rs 50 lakhs.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Jason Holder Goes To RR
The next player out of the bag is West Indian all-rounder Jason Holder.
CSK and RR are bidding for the player. The current highest bid is with CSK at Rs 5 crore. But Rajasthan Royals return, and they have the last laugh.
Jason Holder goes to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 5.75 crore.
Jason Holder goes to Rajasthan Royals for Rs 5.75 crore.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Cameron Green Goes To MI
Cameron Green is going under the hammer now.
And wow, this is electrifying bidding! The Australian all-rounder's price has gone up to Rs 13 crore in absolutely no time. It is Mumbai Indians with the highest bid currently, but Delhi Capitals are also interested.
The price goes up to Rs 15.25 crore - with Delhi Capitals.
But Mumbai Indians return again, and the bidding continues! MI looked adamant right from the start and they have their player at Rs 17.50 crore.
Cameron Green goes to Mumbai Indians for Rs 17.50 crore.
MI bought Cameron Green for Rs 17.50 crore
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Ben Stokes Goes To CSK
Here comes the player perhaps everyone was waiting for - Ben Stokes.
Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore start the bidding war. And here comes Lucknow Super Giants. The current bid is with them at Rs 7.50 crore.
But, Sunrisers Hyderabad have arrived, for the third time in an hour.
Surprise, surprise! Chennai Super Kings jump in at the last moment and snatch Stokes. Ben Stokes goes to CSK for Rs 16.25 crore.
Chennai Super Kings bought Ben Stokes for Rs 16.25 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Litton Das Goes Unsold
Bangladeshi wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is the next player out.
But no takers for the in-form batter, as Das goes unsold.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Nicholas Pooran Goes To LSG
The next player to be auctioned is Nicholas Pooran. This should be interesting.
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are bidding for the player. RR have the highest bid at Rs 3.40 crore, but here come Delhi Capitals.
It is now a two-way fight between RR and DC, with CSK out of the equation. DC currently has the highest bid at Rs 9.25 crore, but Lucknow Super Giants enter the scene.
LSG are now leading the race at Rs 16 crore. And SOLD!
Lucknow Super Giants buy Nicholas Pooran for Rs 16 crore.
Lucknow Super Giants bought Nicholas Pooran for Rs 16 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: SRH Buy Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is the next player out, and having missed out on Nicholas Pooran, Delhi Capitals are going all out for the South African.
But their job is far from easy, as Sunrisers Hyderabad are also adamant to sign Klaasen. And SRH win the battle, signing the wicketkeeper-batter for Rs 5.25 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Kusal Mendis & Tom Banton Unsold
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has not received any bids, despite doing well at the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. He goes unsold.
English wicketkeeper Tom Banton, who previously played for KKR, also goes unsold.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Phil Salt Goes to DC
Delhi Capitals finally have their overseas wicketkeeper!
It is Englishman Phil Salt, who they have been able to sign for the base price of Rs 2 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Chris Jordan Unsold
Another surprise! England's death overs specialist Chris Jordan, who doubles up as a pinch-hitter, has fetched no bids. He goes unsold.
IPL Auction Live Updates: RCB Sign Reece Topley
Smart move by Royal Challengers Bangalore. Faf du Plessis' team have signed English left-arm pacer for only Rs 1.90 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Jaydev Unadkat Goes to LSG
Jaydev Unadkat, the veteran Indian seamer who is currently featuring in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh, will be seen playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023.
He was signed for his base price of Rs 50 lakhs.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Adam Milne Unsold
Another overseas player goes unsold - this time, it is the former Chennai Super Kings pacer, Adam Milne. The Kiwi speedster did not fetch any interest across the room.
IPL Auction Live Updates: MI Sign Jhye Richardson
The auction has picked up pace now, with players being sold thick and fast. Mumbai Indians open the bidding for Aussie pacer Jhye Richardson at Rs 1.50 crore, and it proves to be enough to acquire his service.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Ishant Sharma Goes To DC
Veteran Indian pacer, Ishant Sharma will go back to the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023. He has been sold for Rs 50 lakhs.
IPL Auction Live Updates: SRH Buy Adil Rashid
English spinner Adil Rashid, who was instrumental in the Three Lions' T20 World Cup 2022 triumph, has been signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 2 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: No Takers for Akeal Hosein, Adam Zampa
Interest in spinners is very lukewarm today, as West Indies' Akeal Hosein and Australia's Adam Zampa goes unsold.
They will have to wait for the accelerated process to know their ultimate fate.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Tabraiz Shamsi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman Unsold
And right on cue, two more overseas spinners go unsold. South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi and Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman have not found any buyers.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Mayank Markande Goes To SRH
Having splashed the cash earlier on Harry Brook and Mayank Agarwal, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been shrewd during this round.
After signing Adil Rashid, the Orange Army have now bought Indian wrist spinner Mayank Markande for his base price of Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Uncapped Players To Be Auctioned Next
With majority of the teams exhausting most of their available purse on overseas purse, it is now time for the uncapped players to claim spotlight.
KKR is a team to watch out for, as they have not bought any player thus far. DC and GT could also be active, as they have not spent much today.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Anmolpreet Singh Unsold
Anmolpreet Singh is the first player out from the uncapped batters. No interest for the former Mumbai Indians player as he goes unsold.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Chethan LR, Shubham Khajuria Unsold
Seemingly, there is not much interest in uncapped batters today. Both Chethan LR and Shubham Khajuria go unsold.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Rohan Kannumal Unsold
Fourth player from this list is Kerala's Rohan Kannumal. The same theme is adhered to as there are no takers for Rohan.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: CSK Buy Shaikh Rasheed
And we have the first sold player from the uncapped batters' list. Andhra Pradesh's Shaikh Rasheed goes to Chennai Super Kings for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Himmat Singh
Last player from the first set of uncapped Indian batters, Himmat Singh goes unsold.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Vivrant Sharma Goes To SRH
The first player from the uncapped Indian all-rounders list is Vivrant Sharma.
KKR open the bidding at Rs 20 lakh, but Sunrisers Hyderabad jump in for the player who served as their net bowler in IPL 2022.
And SRH have the last laugh. Vivrant Singh goes to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 2.60 crore.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: SRH Buy Samarth Vyas
Sunrisers Hyderabad are incredibly busy today. They sign their second uncapped player in Samarth Vyas, the 27-year-old who plies his trade for Saurashtra, for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Sanvir Singh To SRH
And right on cue, Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed their third uncapped player. This time, it is the 26-year-old batter from Ludhiana, Sanvir Singh.
Sanvir goes to SRH for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: CSK Sign Nishant Sindhu
Haryana-born Nishant Sindhu, who was a part of the India U19 team in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2022, will be seen playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023.
Sindhu goes to the four-time champions for Rs 60 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: KKR Announce Arrival With N Jagadeesan
Finally, after two hours and a bit more, Kolkata Knight Riders have announced their arrival at the IPL auction 2023.
The two-time champions bought wicketkeeper-batter N Jagadeesan for Rs 90 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: KS Bharat Goes To CSK
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals player, KS Bharat goes to Chennai Super Kings. The wicketkeeper-batter was sold for Rs 1.20 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: SRH Sign Upendra Yadav
Sunrisers Hyderabad are not looking to halt their shopping spree anytime soon, as they have add another player to their squad in Upendra Yadav.
The 26-year-old batter from Kanpur was sold for Rs 25 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Vaibhav Arora Sold To KKR
With one, comes another!
Kolkata Knight Riders have signed their second player today, albeit after beating Lucknow Super Giants in a bidding war. Haryana-born pacer Vaibhav Arora goes to KKR for Rs 60 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: LSG Sign Yash Thakur
Lucknow Super Giants missed out on Vaibhav Arora, but they add to their pace battery in the form of Yash Thakur. The Vidarbha youngster is signed for Rs 45 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Shivam Mavi Goes To GT
There were rumours of Shivam Mavi joining Gujarat Titans in a trade deal. While that did not materialise, the defending champions are now bidding for the player.
After a fierce bidding war, Mavi goes to Gujarat Titans for Rs 6 crore.
Gujarat Titans signed Shivam Mavi for Rs 6 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: DC Buy Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar, the pacer who represents Bengal in the domestic circuit, has fetched bids from three teams - PBKS, CSK and DC.
Ultimately, DC emerge victorious. Mukesh Kumar goes to Delhi Capitals for Rs 5.50 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: RCB Sign Himanshu Sharma
RCB have bolstered their spin department with the addition of Himanshu Sharma, signing the left-arm orthodox spinner for Rs 20 lakh. Sharma might prove to be a decent back-up of Shahbaz Ahmed.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Manish Pandey To Play For DC
He has had to wait long, but Manish Pandey has finally arrived at the auction. The bidding battle currently is between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
And the former win the battle. Manish Pandey will represent Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.40 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Will Jacks Sold To RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals are in a two-way fight to sign Will Jacks - the 24-year-old English batter who also doubles up as a part-time off spinner.
RCB have the last laugh. Will Jacks will represent Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 3.20 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: LSG Sign Romario Shepherd
Caribbean all-rounder Romario Shepherd will be playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023. The former Sunrisers Hyderabad player was sold for his base price of Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Daniel Sams Goes To LSG
Lucknow Super Giants have signed two overseas all-rounders in the span of a few seconds. After buying Romario Shepherd, KL Rahul's side acquired the service of Australian player Daniel Sams for Rs 75 lakhs.
IPL Auction Live Updates: CSK Sign Kyle Jamieson
Shrews piece of business from Chennai Super Kings.
The four-time champions have acquired the service of Kyle Jamieson - the tall pacer from New Zealand who was once among the most sought-after pacers, and has represented RCB previously in this competition.
The operation has cost CSK only Rs 1 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Big Names Go Unsold
Including Ireland's Paul Stirling and England's Dawid Malan, some big names went unsold in the latest round.
Here is the total list of unsold players:
Player 1: Joe Root (Rs 1 crore)
Player 2: Rilee Rossouw (Rs 2 crore)
Player 3: Shakib Al Hasan (Rs 1.5 crore)
Player 4: Litton Das (Rs 50 lakh)
Player 5: Kusal Mendis (Rs 50 lakh)
Player 6: Tom Banton (2 crore)
Player 7: Chris Jordan (2 crore)
Player 8: Adam Milne (1 crore 50 lakh)
Player 9: Akeal Hosein (1 crore)
Player 10: Adam Zampa (1 crore 50 lakh)
Player 11: Tabraiz Shamsi (1 crore)
Player 12: Mujeeb Rahman (1 crore)
Player 13: Anmolpreet Singh (20 lakh)
Player 14: Chethan L.R. (20 lakh)
Player 15: Shubham Khajuria (20 lakh)
Player 16: Rohan Kunnummal (20 lakh)
Player 17: Priyam Garg (20 lakh)
Player 18: Saurabh Kumar (20 lakh)
Player 19: Corbin Bosch (20 lakh)
Player 20: Abhimanyu Easwaran (20 lakh)
Player 21: Shashank Singh (20 lakh)
Player 22: Sumit Kumar (20 lakh)
Player 23: Dinesh Bana (20 lakh)
Player 24: Mohammed Azharuddeen (20 lakh)
Player 25: K.M Asif (30 lakh)
Player 26: Mujtaba Yousuf (20 lakh)
Player 27: Lance Morris (30 lakh)
Player 28: Chintal Gandhi (20 lakh)
Player 29: Izharulhuq Naveed (20 lakh)
Player 30: Murugan Ashwin (20 lakh)
Player 31: Shreyas Gopal (20 lakh)
Player 32: S Midhun (20 lakh)
Player 33: Paul Stirling (50 lakh)
Player 34: Rassie van der Dussen
Player 35: Sherfane Rutherford
Player 36: Travis Head
Player 37: Mandeep Singh
Player 38: Dawid Malan
Player 39: Daryl Mitchell
Player 40: Mohammad Nabi
Player 41: Wayne Parnell
Player 42: Jimmy Neesham
Player 43: Dasun Shanaka
IPL Auction Live Updates: Accelerated Process To Start in 45 Minutes
And breathe! We now have a 45-minute break, wherein the franchises have been entrusted with the task of jotting down 10 players per team who will appear in the accelerated process after the break.
We will be right back.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Piyush Chawla Goes To MI
We are back with the accelerated process, and the first player out of the hat is Piyush Chawla.
Mumbai Indians open the bidding at Rs 50 lakh, and it is the closing bid. Piyush Chawla is sold to MI for Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Amit Mishra Sold To LSG
The oldest player to have made the shortlist, 40-year-old spinner Amit Mishra will be playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023.
LSG bought Amit Mishra for Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: PBKS Buy Harpreet Bhatia
The next player out of the bag is Harpreet Bhatia. KKR and PBKS put their bids in for the player, but the highest bid is with the latter.
Harpreet Bhatia sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 40 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: RCB Sign Manoj Bhandage
Some local flavour has been added to the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp, as they have signed 24-year-old all-rounder, Manoj Bhandage.
Bhandage goes to RCB for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Mayank Dagar Goes To SRH
The busiest team of the auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad are back at work! SRH add Mayank Dagar, the 26-year-old all-rounder from Himachal Pradesh, to their ranks for Rs 1.2 crore.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Duan Jansen Goes To MI
While his brother Marco Jansen represents Sunrisers Hyderabad, Duan Jansen will be seen wearing the Mumbai Indians kit in IPL 2023.
MI sign the South African player for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: LSG Buy Prerak Mankad
Lucknow Super Giants have added another all-rounder to their squad. Prerak Mankad, who plays domestic cricket for Saurashtra, joins KL Rahul's team for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: RR Sign Donovan Ferreira
South African wicketkeeper-batter Donovan Ferreira will be making his IPL debut next season. He has been bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Urvil Patel Goes To GT
And now, it is Gujarat Titans' turn to have some local flavour in their team. 24-year-old batter Urvil Patel has been signed by the defending champions for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: MI Buy Vishnu Vinod
Mumbai Indians have signed an Indian wicketkeeper-batter to provide a backup option for Ishan Kishan. Kerala's Vishnu Vinod, who was previously a part of Delhi Capitals, has been signed for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: PBKS Bolster Pace Battery with Vidwath Kaverappa
Punjab Kings have added exuberance to their pace department with the signing of Vidwath Kaverappa. The 23-year-old from Karnataka is sold for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: RCB Sign Rajan Kumar
Royal Challengers Bangalore also bolster their pace unit! After a bidding war with KKR, they have signed Uttarakhand's Rajan Kumar for Rs 60 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Suyash Sharma Joins KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders needed an Indian spinner to serve as a backup of Varun Chakravarthy, and they have found their man in Suyash Sharma. The 19-year-old leg-spinner joins the Knights for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Josh Little To Play For GT
Incredible! An Irish player has triggered a bidding war.
Interest in huge in left-arm pacer Josh Little, but it is Gujarat Titans who emerge victorious. Little has been signed by the defending champions for a not-so-little price tag of Rs 4.40 crore.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: GT Sign Mohit Sharma
Gujarat Titans complete their shopping spree by buying veteran seamer Mohit Sharma. The former Chennai Super Kings bowler has been sold for Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Shams Mulani Goes To MI
Having already signed Piyush Chawla, Mumbai Indians have further added to their spin department with the signing of Shams Mulani. The 26-year-old spinner, who can also be handy with the bat, goes to MI for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: LSG Buy Swapnil Singh
Lucknow Super Giants have found their Indian all-rounder - in 31-year-old Swapnil Singh. The player from Uttarakhand joins KL Rahul's side for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Nitish Kumar Reddy Goes To SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad are back in the auction again - this time to buy a backup Indian wicketkeeping option.
The Orange Army sign Andhra's talented 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, Nitish Kumar Reddy, for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Avinash Singh Goes To RCB
Another Jammu & Kashmir player has successfully found a bidder. Avinash Singh, the 24-year-old pacer from the valley, has been signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 60 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: RR Sign Kunal Rathore
'Tis the season of backups! Rajasthan Royals have signed the backup of their captain Sanju Samson in the form of young wicketkeeper-batter, Kunal Rathore.
The 20-year-old goes to RR for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Sonu Yadav Goes To RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore sign another Indian all-rounder. Sonu Yadav, the 23-year-old from Tamil Nadu, join Faf du Plessis' team for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: KKR Sign Kulwant Khejroliya
Kolkata Knight Riders have signed a much-needed Indian left-arm seamer. Delhi's Kulwant Khejroliya, who was once a part of the capitals, has been signed by the Knights for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: CSK Buy Ajay Mandal
Chennai Super Kings have added another name to their already power-packed all-rounders' department. Chhattisgarh's Ajay Mandal joins MS Dhoni's team for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: PBKS Sign Mohit Rathee
After CSK, it is now Punjab Kings' turn to buy a backup Indian all-rounder. 24-year-old Mohit Rathee joins PBKS for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Nehal Wadhera Goes To MI
Right on cue, Mumbai Indians have signed an uncapped Indian all-rounder. 22-year-old cricketer from Ludhiana, Nehal Wadhera joins Rohit Sharma's team for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: Bhagath Verma Sold To CSK
Chennai Super Kings have signed yet another uncapped all-rounder, and subsequently, conclude their shopping spree.
Bhagath Verma, the 24-year-old from Hyderabad, has joined the four-time champions for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction 2023 Live Updates: PBKS Sign Shivam Singh
Punjab Kings secure their 22nd player by signing Shivam Singh for his base price of Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Rilee Rossouw Goes To DC
Rilee Rossouw is back at the auction again, and this time around, he has found not one but two bidders - RR and DC.
Ultimately, Delhi Capitals sign the South African power-hitter for Rs 4.60 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: KKR Buy Litton Das
The team from West Bengal, Kolkata Knight Riders have added a Bangladeshi to their squad in Litton Das. The wicketkeeper-batter of the Tigers is sold for Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Akeal Hosein Goes To SRH
And as if they had never left, Sunrisers Hyderabad are back in action. This time around, the Orange Army bolster their spin department by signing Caribbean left-arm orthodox spinner, Akeal Hosein for Rs 1 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Adam Zampa Sold To RR
Rajasthan Royals have entered the fray here. Last season's runners-up have signed an overseas spinner after SRH, acquiring the services of Australia's Adam Zampa for Rs 1.50 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: SRH Sign Anmolpreet Singh
Sunrisers Hyderabad are back again! To add depth in their Indian batting core, Hyderabad have signed former Mumbai Indians player, Anmolpreet Singh for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: KM Asif Goes To RR
Rajasthan Royals have been fairly dormant today, but here they come with the hope of strengthening their pace battery. Former Chennai Super Kings player, KM Asif goes to the 2008 champions for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: RR Buy Murugan Ashwin
And one signing has brought another here for RR. After KM Asif, Sanju Samson's team has acquired the service of former Mumbai Indians spinner, Murugan Ashwin.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Mandeep Singh Goes To KKR
Having played over 100 IPL matches, veteran Indian batter Mandeep Singh is going back to the team where his journey started many years back - Kolkata Knight Riders.
KKR sign the batter for Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: RR Sign Akash Vashisht
Rajasthan Royals seem to be incredibly busy. Akash Vashisht, the 28-year-old all-rounder from Himachal Pradesh, has been roped in for his base price of Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Naveen Ul Haq Goes To LSG
Renowned Afghan players, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman could not find a bidder today. But their teammate, pacer Naveen Ul Haq will be seen playing for Lucknow Super Giants next season after being signed for Rs 50 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: LSG Sign Yudhvir Charak
Lucknow Super Giants complete their squad with the signing of Yudhvir Charak. The 25-year-old all-rounder from Jammu & Kashmir joins KL Rahul's team for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Raghav Goyal Joins MI
After LSG, now Mumbai Indians have completed their auction shopping with the signing of Raghav Goyal. The young 21-year-old spinner from Himachal Pradesh joins Rohit Sharma's side for Rs 20 lakh.
IPL Auction Live Updates: RR Sign Abdul P A
Another all-rounder joins Rajasthan Royals! The 2008 champions sign their 25th player in Abdul P A, the 24-year-old from Kerala who is a decent off-spinner and also a handy batter.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Joe Root Joins RR
Finally, Joe Root will be seen playing in the Indian Premier League!
Rajasthan Royals sign the Englishman for his base price of Rs 1 crore in the last round of auction.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Last Two Players Go Unsold
The last two players to go under the hammer - South African pacer Wayne Parnell and Himachal Pradesh batter Ekant Sen - are not successful in their attempt of finding a bidder.
And with this, we conclude what has been an action-packed IPL auction 2023. One that was exhilarating from start to finish, made new records and will be remembered for a while.
Now, over to the players to deliver the goods.
IPL Auction Live Updates: The Game Of Numbers
But before we take your leave, let us have a look at some important numbers from what transpired at Kochi today.
A maximum of 87 slots were available before the auction, of which 80 were filled.
Rs 167 crore were spent on these 80 players.
Sam Curran broke all records. Going to Punjab Kings for Rs 18.50 crore, he became the most expensive player in the history of IPL.
Seven franchises reached the maximum quota of 25 players - barring only Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.
Among the Indian players, Mayank Agarwal was the most expensive. He was sold to SRH for Rs 8.25 crore.
IPL Auction Live Updates: Time for the Spotlight To Fall on Cricket
And that's that from us, as curtains have been called here in Kochi.
You can check out the list of all sold players here, and all unsold players here.
And if you want to check the full squad of any team, look no further and click on the team you are searching for: CSK / DC / GT / KKR / LSG / MI / PBKS / RR / SRH / RCB.
Sayōnara. Hasta La Vista. Over to the players.