IPL auctions: Sam Curran most expensive; Punjab buys for Rs 18.5 crore

New Delhi: At the ongoing IPL auctions in Kochi, England allrounder Sam Curran became the most expensive player. Punjab Kings X! bought Curran for Rs 18.50 crore in a fierce bidding war with Mumbai Indians.

The second most expensive player was Australia allrounder Cameron Green, who was sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 17.5 crore.

Akash Ambani of MI said Green is someone we’ve tracked for 2-3 years and we thought he’s exactly what we needed. 

“He fits the right age profile for us; we’ve been looking for younger players for a few auctions,” said Ambani.

Ben Stokes was the third most expensive player bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16.25 crore.