From MS Dhoni In 2008 To Sam Curran In 2023: Most Expensive Cricketer Bought In Every IPL Auction - In Pics
Welcome to the exhilarating world of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where cricket meets spectacle in a high-voltage fusion of talent, strategy, and adrenaline-pumping auctions. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL auctions have been the stage for jaw-dropping deals, where players transcend boundaries to become the most sought-after assets for franchise teams. Join us on a journey through the history of these auctions, where each year unveils a new chapter of record-breaking signings and captivating narratives, showcasing the evolution of cricket's commercial juggernaut – the IPL.
Welcome to the exhilarating world of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where cricket meets spectacle in a high-voltage fusion of talent, strategy, and adrenaline-pumping auctions. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL auctions have been the stage for jaw-dropping deals, where players transcend boundaries to become the most sought-after assets for franchise teams. Join us on a journey through the history of these auctions, where each year unveils a new chapter of record-breaking signings and captivating narratives, showcasing the evolution of cricket's commercial juggernaut – the IPL.
2008: MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) - ₹9.5 crore
![2008: MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) - ₹9.5 crore 2008: MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) - ₹9.5 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330303-ipl.jpg)
2009: Andrew Flintoff (Chennai Super Kings) & Kevin Pietersen (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹9.8 crore
![2009: Andrew Flintoff (Chennai Super Kings) & Kevin Pietersen (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹9.8 crore 2009: Andrew Flintoff (Chennai Super Kings) & Kevin Pietersen (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹9.8 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330302-ipl-1.jpg)
2010: Shane Bond (Kolkata Knight Riders) & Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) - ₹4.8 crore
![2010: Shane Bond (Kolkata Knight Riders) & Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) - ₹4.8 crore 2010: Shane Bond (Kolkata Knight Riders) & Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians) - ₹4.8 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330301-ipl-2.jpg)
2011: Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders) - ₹14.9 crore
![2011: Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders) - ₹14.9 crore 2011: Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders) - ₹14.9 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330300-ipl-3.jpg)
2012: Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) - ₹12.8 crore
![2012: Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) - ₹12.8 crore 2012: Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings) - ₹12.8 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330299-ipl-4.jpg)
2013: Glenn Maxwell (Mumbai Indians) - ₹6.3 crore
![2013: Glenn Maxwell (Mumbai Indians) - ₹6.3 crore 2013: Glenn Maxwell (Mumbai Indians) - ₹6.3 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330298-ipl-5.jpg)
2014: Yuvraj Singh (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹14 crore
![2014: Yuvraj Singh (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹14 crore 2014: Yuvraj Singh (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹14 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330297-ipl-6.jpg)
2015: Yuvraj Singh (Delhi Daredevils) - ₹16 crore
![2015: Yuvraj Singh (Delhi Daredevils) - ₹16 crore 2015: Yuvraj Singh (Delhi Daredevils) - ₹16 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330296-ipl-7.jpg)
2016: Shane Watson (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹9.5 crore
![2016: Shane Watson (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹9.5 crore 2016: Shane Watson (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - ₹9.5 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330295-ipl-8.jpg)
2017: Ben Stokes (Rising Pune Supergiant) - ₹14.5 crore
![2017: Ben Stokes (Rising Pune Supergiant) - ₹14.5 crore 2017: Ben Stokes (Rising Pune Supergiant) - ₹14.5 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330294-ipl-9.jpg)
2018: Ben Stokes (Rajasthan Royals) - ₹12.5 crore
![2018: Ben Stokes (Rajasthan Royals) - ₹12.5 crore 2018: Ben Stokes (Rajasthan Royals) - ₹12.5 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330293-ipl-10.jpg)
2019: Jaydev Unadkat (Rajasthan Royals) & Varun Chakravarthy (Kings XI Punjab) - ₹8.4 crore
![2019: Jaydev Unadkat (Rajasthan Royals) & Varun Chakravarthy (Kings XI Punjab) - ₹8.4 crore 2019: Jaydev Unadkat (Rajasthan Royals) & Varun Chakravarthy (Kings XI Punjab) - ₹8.4 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330292-ipl-11.jpg)
2020: Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders) - ₹15.5 crore
![2020: Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders) - ₹15.5 crore 2020: Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders) - ₹15.5 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330291-ipl-12.jpg)
2021: Chris Morris (Rajasthan Royals) - ₹16.25 crore
![2021: Chris Morris (Rajasthan Royals) - ₹16.25 crore 2021: Chris Morris (Rajasthan Royals) - ₹16.25 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330290-ipl-13.jpg)
2022: Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians) - ₹15.25 crore
![2022: Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians) - ₹15.25 crore 2022: Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians) - ₹15.25 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330289-ipl-14.jpg)
2023: Sam Curran (Punjab Kings) - ₹18.50 crore
![2023: Sam Curran (Punjab Kings) - ₹18.50 crore 2023: Sam Curran (Punjab Kings) - ₹18.50 crore](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2023/12/03/1330288-ipl-15.jpg)