IPL 2023 mini auction: The ongoing mini auctions of the Indian Premier League has seen many records tumble. With a galaxy of superstars all set for the auction, it was expected that the franchises will break the bank to reserve the services of their superstars, but what transpired in Kochi was something that nobody expected. A new record has been registered in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions and it has nothing to do with Sam Curran's bid. The likes of Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Cameron Green, and Nicholas Pooran attracted huge bids and they together have created a new record.
Sam Curran was picked up by Punjab Kings for INR 18.50 crore, whereas Cameron Green was picked up by Mumbai Indians for a whopping amount of INR 17.50 crore. Ben Stokes was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for INR 16.25 crore and Lucknow Super Giants broke their bank and reserved Nicholas Pooran's services for INR 16 crore. This is the first time in the history of IPL auctions that 4 players have been offered more than INR 15 crore in the same auction.
Interestingly it is the all-rounders who emerged as utter favourites in the ongoing auctions. Much ahead of the auctions, it was Curran, Stokes, and Green who were the utter favourites and they have lived up to all the expectations and hype around them. Chennai Super Kings had to pick Stokes as they need someone who can lead in MS Dhoni's absence, they will also play without their talisman Dwayne Bravo who retired from IPL a few days back. Stokes can certainly fill in for Bravo and help the franchise with their exploits in the upcoming season.
On the other hand, Sam Curran was expected to be picked up by Chennai Super Kings, but Punjab Kings gatecrashed their party and reserved his services for the upcoming season. Curran has surpassed all the previous records and has created a new milestone that will be difficult for anybody to breach shortly.
