Five such players in IPL whose previous salary was very less but this time the teams bid fiercely on them. The franchise felt that these players were of great use and in such a situation, they could be paid a high price.
The Sri Lankan leg-spinner was last included as a replacement by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 50 lakh. But this time he bid fiercely on them. This spin of his was very much liked by the team management. This time he was given Rs 10.75 crore. This is more than 20 times the last time.
Devdutt Padikkal has been doing wonders for RCB for the last two seasons. The left-hander scored a lot of runs as an opener. Gave the team a great start several times. But this time Bangalore did not retain him. So this player with a salary of 20 lakhs went to the auction with a base price of 2 crores and Rajasthan Royals included him in their team for Rs 7.75 crores.
Tim David was last part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team for Rs 20 lakh. This Australian batsman from Singapore has created panic in the world with the bat in T20. Fifty century in Pakistan Super League. His name is also in discussion in Big Bash. This time she reached the Mumbai Indians camp for Rs 8.25 crore. After the departure of Hardik Pandya, the team needed a finisher in the lower middle order and Tim David could fill the gap. David got 40 times more money than last time.
This Karnataka fast bowler got recognition for his performance for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL
The Karnataka pacer got recognition for his performances for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Virat Kohli also became his fan. Krishna appeared as another arrow in the quiver of India’s fast bowling. Krishna’s previous salary was Rs 20 lakh for Kolkata Knight Riders but the way he continues to perform well, it is clear that his price is bound to increase. A lot of effort was seen in Krishna’s auction. Eventually he became a part of Rajasthan Royals for 10 crores. This is 49 times more than his previous salary.
Harshal Patel was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 10.75 crore in the IPL auction
Harshal Patel was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL auction for Rs 10.75 crore. Competition was also seen among the rest of the teams regarding this 31-year-old fast bowler. Harshal Patel’s previous salary was Rs 20 lakh. He was with Bangalore as well. This time his salary has increased by about 53 times. Harshal said after the auction, ‘They (RCB) told me that if we retain you, we will be able to give only 6 crores and 9 crores will be deducted from our purse because you will be our fourth player. We don’t want to do that and want you to make this money. We will do our best to make you buy again. So that’s what we talked about.