Chris Morris Becomes The Most Expensive Buy In The IPL History

South African all-rounder, Chris Morris who was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore to save INR 10 crores has become the most expensive player in the history of IPL auction.

Rajasthan Royals has bought Morris in INR 16.25 crores. Earlier, Yuvraj Singh was the most expensive buy in the IPL which was INR 16 crore.

Base price - INR 75 Lac
Sold for - INR 16.25 Cr@rajasthanroyals win the bidding war to bring @Tipo_Morris on board. 🔥🔥@Vivo_India #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/m5AMqKE1Dy

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 18, 2021

Looking forward to joining @RCBTweets for this years @IPL
Can’t wait to put everything I have in to helping us lift the trophy!

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) February 18, 2021

Top 5 most expensive players in IPL history -

1. Chris Morris - INR 16.25 cr.
2. Yuvraj Singh - INR 16.00 cr.
3. Pat Cummins - INR 15.50 cr.
4. Kyle Jamieson - INR 15.00 cr.
5. Gautam Gambhir - INR 14.90 cr.

Among the other players, Australian all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell has once again grabbed the gold. Royal Challengers Bangalore bought the hard-hitting right-hander for INR 14.25 crores. He was released by Kings XI Punjab which is now renamed, Punjab Kings.

Base Price - INR 2 Crore
Sold for - INR 14.25 Crore@Gmaxi_32 heads to @RCBTweets after a fierce bidding war. 😎🔥 @Vivo_India #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/XKpJrlG5Cc

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 18, 2021

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