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.
Dec 03, 2023, 16:30 PM ISTWatch: England cricketer Ben Stokes throws '15 punches in a minute' in Bristol street brawl
Stokes is England's highest-paid cricketer after signing for Indian Premier League franchise Rising Pune Supergiant for INR 14.5 crore.
Sep 28, 2017, 10:10 AM ISTI love everything about India, says Australia skipper Steve Smith
The cricketer, who got engaged to his fiancee Dani Willis in New York last week, admitted that he was awestruck by Dharamshala's beauty but Pune is still his favourite city in India.
Jul 04, 2017, 17:27 PM ISTAustralia captain Steve Smith gets engaged to girlfriend Dani Willis in New York
Smith reportedly met Willis, a law student, at a bar during the first season of the Big Bash League in 2011.
Jun 29, 2017, 16:36 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy 2017: Steve Smith had given me little batting tip in India during IPL 10, says Ben Stokes
But the Australia captain could have been forgiven for wondering why he`d said anything at all as England all-rounder Stokes`s blistering unbeaten century condemned Smith`s men to an early Champions Trophy exit at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Jun 12, 2017, 09:26 AM ISTAndrew Strauss says experience of playing in Indian Premier League worth any potential injury risk
Former England captain Strauss said he would be reluctant to let senior players go to the IPL if it meant they were unavailable for Test duty.
May 31, 2017, 08:52 AM ISTMI vs RPS: David Warner gets IPL final prediction wrong, gets trolled by Glenn Maxwell
Warner personally had a hugely satisfying tournament for him as he topped the run-scorers list with 641 runs from 14 games.
May 23, 2017, 13:15 PM ISTWATCH: The last Mitchell Johnson over that sealed MI's IPL 2017 final fate against RPS
While some credit the entire bowling unit, others to the clever field set-up, but a lot goes out to Mitchell Johnson, who held onto his nerves in the final over, brought all his experience to use and restricted Pune from their maiden title.
May 22, 2017, 23:00 PM ISTWATCH: Shardul Thakur's brilliant catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma leaves Mrs Sharma bemused
RPS were up to the task as far as the first half of the deciding encounter is concerned, after their bowlers and fielders did some amazing work to restrict them to a moderate total of 129 runs.
May 22, 2017, 22:52 PM ISTIPL 2017 Final, RPS vs MI: This Twitter user predicted every detail of Sunday finale, got 8 out of 9 right
While Mumbai Indians went ahead to script history, becoming the first team to win three IPL trophies, when they defeated Rising Pune Supergiant in a pulsating Sunday finale at Hyderabad, there was this one Twitterati who made predictions, much ahead of the match and almost all of them were right.
May 22, 2017, 20:18 PM ISTWATCH: MS Dhoni, Steve Smith's dismissals that proved game-changing for Mumbai Indians in IPL final
Australian fast bowler Mitchel Johnson was the most successful for Mumbai with figures of 3/26.
May 22, 2017, 19:47 PM ISTChennai Super Kings congratulate Mumbai Indians, announce return to Indian Premier League
The Chennai franchise were serving a suspension after the Supreme Court-led Lodha panel recommended a ban for them as well as the Rajasthan Royals from the IPL for two years.
May 22, 2017, 18:31 PM ISTIPL Final: Rising Pune Supergiant delete tweet mocking Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma after 1st innings
The Supergiant's Twitter account posted a meme of Rohit Sharma crying but later deleted it.
May 22, 2017, 17:37 PM ISTIPL 2017 Final: Fans credit 'Praying Aunty' for MI's thrilling 1-run win over RPS, but who is she?
The aunty whose identity remained anonymous throughout the match was, in fact, Nita Ambani's mother Purnima Dalal.
May 22, 2017, 17:16 PM ISTMI vs RPS: Nail-biting finish, last-ball thriller! IPL couldn't have asked for a better finish to mark end of decade
Mumbai Indians' camp would be relieved after the win as they not only lost to Pune twice in the league stage, but also in Qualifier 1, post which they had to beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to seal their berth for the final.
May 22, 2017, 10:04 AM ISTIPL 2017 Final, RPS vs MI: I had faith in my bowlers during death overs, says Rohit Sharma
Rising Pune Supergiant were on course to win the title but the MI pace trio of Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Johnson choked the rivals to script a thrilling win.
May 22, 2017, 00:32 AM ISTIPL Final: Twitter goes crazy as Mumbai Indians snatch victory by skin of the teeth against Rising Pune Supergiant
For Pune, skipper Steve Smith looked like a lone warrior in the middle but his 50-ball 51 proved just short as MI fought back to snatch a win and turn 4th time lucky.
May 22, 2017, 00:20 AM ISTIPL 2017 Final: Mumbai Indians defeat Rising Pune Supergiant by one run in last-ball thriller; win record third title
This was Mumbai Indians' third IPL trophy in 10 editions and more special for their skipper Rohit Sharma, who is the only captain to win a hat-trick of titles. Rohit has in fact won four IPL titles (one for Deccan Chargers in 2009).
May 22, 2017, 00:13 AM ISTWATCH: Steve Smith's UNTHINKABLE switch-hit SIX leaves MS Dhoni spellbound in IPL final
But Pune lost the match, despite a valiant 51 off 50 from Smith, by one run in the last-ball thriller.
May 21, 2017, 23:54 PM ISTIPL 2017 Final, MI vs RPS – Harsh Goenka compares Steve Smith – MS Dhoni pairing with Jai – Veeru
As far as the first half of the match is concerned, it all executed as per plans by Steve Smith, with of course some valuable inputs form MS Dhoni.
May 21, 2017, 23:30 PM IST