The tenth edition of Indian Premier League put its first step forward on Monday morning, as owners from all eight IPL teams engaged in an extensive bidding war to form a best possible team combination to make a shot at the prestigious title.
England pacemen Ben Stokes and Tymal Mills as expected, were the show stoppers as both the players were sold for a whopping sum of Rs 14.5 Cr and Rs 12 Cr respectively. Rising Pune Supergiants bought Stokes, making him the most expensive IPL player ever. On the other hand, Mills was seen to replace Starc for RCB.?Kagiso Rabada (5 Cr)and Trent Boult (4.5 Cr) were the other big overseas gainers. Karn Sharma was the biggest buy from India with Rs 3.2 crore.
As there were some winners and losers at the end of the auction, we take look at the top tweets of the day:
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The #IPL has transformed many lives and families. Little appreciated side to it
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 20, 2017
Stuart Binny sold out for ₹10 crores with all old 500 & 1000 currency notes. #IPLAuction
— The Viral Fever (@TheViralFever) February 20, 2017
We're all set to begin with the post lunch session. Watch this space for more #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/PRe2P4uOD6
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/fwildecricket/status/833622816255778816
I have rarely understood this stage of the #IPLAuction. Looking for bargain picks; players they are never going to play anyway.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/kehke_lena/status/833620778478350336
Spinners in India during Test matches and during #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/k6h3LtqvFA
— The Viral Fever (@TheViralFever) February 20, 2017
I am confident that IPL 10 will be better than the other editions. Best wishes to all the teams #IPLAuction @IPL pic.twitter.com/MPciTtSTJO
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) February 20, 2017
Mohammad Nabi is sold to @SunRisers for INR 30 lacs. First player from Afghanistan #IPLAuction
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 20, 2017
IPL team owners should be asked to give 10 per cent of their total IPL bid investment into Olympic sports as CSR! Possible? #IPLAuction
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) February 20, 2017
Ben Stokes can start his own IPL franchise and buy all the unsold players.#IPLAuction
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) February 20, 2017
Our reaction at bid crossing 14 crores for Ben Stokes #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/kL8F8Ajkar
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) February 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/sp_iban/status/833615150632480771
With 14.5 crores in the bag Ben Stokes can start a PSL of his own #IPLAuction #IPL
— Virat Kohli FC (@ViratKohli_King) February 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/martin_vijay007/status/833677218673020929
# Pakistani cricketers apply for Afganistan citizenship after #IPLAuction
— Sanket Ramteke (@Sankethr2) February 20, 2017
Ishant Sharma today after remaining unsold!#IPLAuction #ishantsharma #olx #quikr pic.twitter.com/UhkGf5Ys0P
— KUNAL (@athanasiosSOUL) February 20, 2017
#IPLAuction Porter's son Natarajan: From tennis ball star to IPL big buckshttps://t.co/gFfYL4cAxG pic.twitter.com/PR9n6OkYdE
— TOI Sports News (@TOISportsNews) February 20, 2017
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HUGE: Teenage Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan gets massive IPL contracthttps://t.co/3PsohSBEu2 #ESPNauctionDay pic.twitter.com/39HSaDP70G
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 20, 2017
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