Most expensive players in the IPL

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Kevin Pietersen

The deposed England captain, with a base price of US $1.35 million, was snapped up by Vijay Mallya's Bangalore Royal Challengers for $ 1.55 million.

It broke the IPL record for the highest-paid player. He and compatriot Andrew Flintoff bettered India Mahendra Singh Dhoni's mark of $1.5 million paid by Chennai Super Kings last year.

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Andrew Flintoff

The England all-rounder, with a base price $950,000, was bought by Chennai Super Kings for $1.55 million.

He should make a formidable combination with India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as he can bat and bowl. His years of experience in international cricket should stand his team in good stead.

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bagged the highest price in the inaugural auction last year.

Chennai Super Kings paid US $1.5 million for him and he repaid them by leading the team to a second-place finish behind Rajasthan Royals.

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Andrew Symonds

Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds became the most expensive foreign player of the inaugural Indian Premier League after Deccan Chargers bought the all-rounder for a whopping $1.35 million.

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Sanath Jayasuriya

The swashbuckling Sri Lankan opener fetched $975,000 against his base price of $250,000 in the inaugural edition last year.