List of 5 most expensive players (auction and retention) in IPL history, feat Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were the costliest players in the IPL overall (auction and retention) but all records were broken in the 2023 mini auction. Here's entire list:

Sam Curran: England all-rounder Sam Curran has now become the most expensive player in the history of IPL. He was bought by Punjab Kings in the 2023 auction for 18.50 crores.

Cameron Green: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has now become the second most expensive player in the IPL history. He joined Mumbai Indians in the 2023 mini auction for 17.50 crores.

Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli has never come in the auction, he has been with RCB continuously since 2008. Nevertheless, he was the most expensive player in the IPL till now at 17 crores in terms of both retention and auction.

KL Rahul: KL Rahul is currently the captain of Lucknow Super Giants and he was also the most expensive player in the trade, not in the auction but in the retention or pre-auction price. He was taken by Lucknow as captain for 17 crores.

Ben Stokes: England all-rounder Ben Stokes was bought by Chennai Super Kings in the mini auction of IPL 2023 for 16.50 crores. He is now the overall fifth most expensive player in IPL history.