Top 3 most expensive Indian players in IPL 2024 auction

The 2024 IPL auction witnessed astronomical bids for both Indian and overseas players, with franchises going all out to secure their preferred talents. Australians Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins grabbed headlines with unprecedented sums, but Indian players were not far behind. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top three most expensive Indian players in the IPL auction of 2024.

1. Harshal Patel:

Haryana’s fast bowler, who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous season, has become the most expensive Indian player in this year’s IPL auction. Harshal Patel was acquired by Punjab Kings for an extraordinary sum of 11.75 crores. The former RCB quickly attracted bids from multiple franchises, including his previous team. However, Punjab Kings’ perseverance paid off as they secured the fast bowler in the end. Patel is likely pleased that he will be playing at Mohali rather than Bengaluru, known as a graveyard for bowlers.

2. Sameer Rizvi:

The 20-year-old talented batter from Meerut has surprised everyone by being bought by the 5-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, for 8.40 crores. This is a substantial sum for an uncapped player who has recently entered the domestic cricket scene. Rizvi’s impressive performance in the domestic circuit and the UP T20 league, where he smashed a couple of explosive centuries, paved the way for his path-breaking entry into a franchise like Chennai Super Kings.

3. Shahrukh Khan:

Another uncapped player in the spotlight at this year’s IPL auction was Shahrukh Khan, included in the squad by Gujarat Titans for 7.40 crores. Despite an underwhelming season last time around, Shahrukh has once again attracted a significant bid, reflecting the faith that franchises have in the youngster’s potential. This season will be crucial for Shahrukh as he strives to live up to expectations with impactful knocks in the middle order for Gujarat.