ICA Representative Nominee to the IPL Governing Council and former Indian Cricketer Surinder Khanna attended the IPL auction held on the 19th of December in Kolkata.
At the 2020 VIVO IPL Player Auction in Kolkata, 62 clubs, 29 overseas and 33 Indians were sold as the eight Indian Premier League franchises splurged into strong bids.
Australia’s fast bowler Pat Cummins set the ringing of cash registers as he became the most expensive overseas signing in tournament history after Kolkata Knight Riders purchased him for a whopping Rs.15.50 crores.
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell, too won a big deal with Rs. 10.75 crores securing the final bid. The Big Show made its way to Punjab Kings XI.
Sheldon Cottrell and Shimron Hetmyer’s West Indian team went to KXIP and Delhi Capitals respectively for Rs. 8.50 crores and Rs. 7.75 crores.
Two international captains–Aaron Finch and Eoin Morgan–have drew tremendous attention as they were snapped by Royal Challengers Bangalore and KKR to support their squads.
Mumbai’s young batting sensation, Yashasvi Jaiswal, went for a whopping Rs. 2.4 crores to Rajasthan Royals while KKR bought the seasoned leggie, Pravin Tambe.
The main attraction was of the person Lived in tents, sold Panipuri and fruits. Son of a Shopkeeper from Uttar Pradesh 17-year-old Yashaswi Jaiswal was picked up by Rajasthan Royals for 2.40 crores during the IPL auctions.