IPL 2023 Auction Highlights: Sam Curran hits jackpot

The Indian Premier League 2023 Auction saw some exciting bidding wars as teams looked to strengthen their squads ahead of the season. Sam Curran was the most expensive buy of the day, with Punjab Kings paying a staggering 18.5 crores INR ($2.23 million) to acquire the England all-rounder.

Cameron Green and Ben Stokes also saw their bids break records, with the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings respectively paying 17.5 crores INR and 16.25 crores INR for the two. Shakib Al Hasan was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 1.25 crore, while Joe Root was signed by the Rajasthan Royals for a fee of 1 crore.

Other notable buys included Nicholas Pooran to Lucknow for 16 crore INR.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. The league consists of ten teams that represent different cities in India. Here are ten things to know about the IPL auction:

The IPL auction is held annually, usually in the lead-up to the start of the IPL season.
Teams have a fixed budget that they can use to bid on players during the auction.
Players are divided into different categories based on their skills and experience, and teams can bid on players within their budget.
Players can be retained by their teams through a retention process, or they can be released and made available for auction.
Teams can also use player trade-offs to acquire players from other teams.
The IPL auction attracts players from around the world, including international stars and up-and-coming local talent.
The auction is held through a combination of online and in-person bidding.
The IPL auction is a major event in the cricket calendar and is followed closely by fans and media.
The IPL auction can have a significant impact on the composition of the teams and the balance of power in the league.
The IPL auction has become a lucrative platform for players, with top players commanding high salaries.