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Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, was picked by Mumbai Indians in the last transaction of the day for $27,000. Getty
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South African all-rounder Chris Morris became the most expensive player in IPL history with Rajasthan Royals agreeing to pay $2.25 million for his services. PA
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New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson was snapped up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $2 million, 14 times his base price. Getty
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Punjab Kings - previously Kings XI Punjab - acquired the services of Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson for $1.9 million. The 24-year-old has played just two Tests and nine T20 matches. Getty
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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $1.95 million. Maxwell, 32, was released by Punjab Kings, who paid $1.5m for him in 2020, after one season. AP
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Punjab Kings spent a staggering $1.1 million for Australian fast bowler Riley Meredith, even though he has never played for his country. Getty
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Chennai Super Kings got England all-rounder Moeen Ali for $950,000, probably impressed by his performance with the ball and bat in the Chennai Test. Getty
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Spinner Krishnappa Gowtham was the costliest Indian ‘buy’ after he went to Chennai Super Kings for $1.25m. AP
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England seamer Tom Curran moved to Delhi Capitals for $719,000. Getty
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Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, was picked by Mumbai Indians in the last transaction of the day for $27,000. Getty
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South African all-rounder Chris Morris became the most expensive player in IPL history with Rajasthan Royals agreeing to pay $2.25 million for his services. PA
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New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson was snapped up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $2 million, 14 times his base price. Getty
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Punjab Kings - previously Kings XI Punjab - acquired the services of Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson for $1.9 million. The 24-year-old has played just two Tests and nine T20 matches. Getty
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Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $1.95 million. Maxwell, 32, was released by Punjab Kings, who paid $1.5m for him in 2020, after one season. AP
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Punjab Kings spent a staggering $1.1 million for Australian fast bowler Riley Meredith, even though he has never played for his country. Getty
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Chennai Super Kings got England all-rounder Moeen Ali for $950,000, probably impressed by his performance with the ball and bat in the Chennai Test. Getty
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Spinner Krishnappa Gowtham was the costliest Indian ‘buy’ after he went to Chennai Super Kings for $1.25m. AP
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England seamer Tom Curran moved to Delhi Capitals for $719,000. Getty
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Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, was picked by Mumbai Indians in the last transaction of the day for $27,000. Getty
Record $2.25 million bid for Chris Morris and other top buys at IPL 2021 auction - in pictures
Limited spots and size of player pool results in intense bidding
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19 February, 2021
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