Most expensive players in the IPL

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Rudra Pratap Singh

Deccan Chargers went all out in the inaugural players' auction and shelled out a massive $ 875,000 for the India and Uttar Pradesh fast bowler.

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Harbhajan Singh

Mumbai Indians made a strong bid for Harbhajan, and pocketed him for $850,000 against his base price of $250,000 last year.
However, he had to pay back that entire amount after being banned from the tournament for slapping S Sreesanth during an IPL match.

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Chris Gayle, Robin Uthappa

Chris Gayle (left) was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for $800,000 in the inaugural edition while Robin Uthappa garnered the maximum bid as Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai Indians bought the hard-hitting batting ace for a massive $800,000 against his base price of $200,000.


Uthappa's stint with Mumbai lasted just one season. He will play for Bangalore Royal Challengers this season after being swapped with fast bowler Zaheer Khan.

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Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma was claimed by Deccan Chargers last year for $7,50,000, a massive jump from his starting price of $150,000.
The Indian youngster made a big impact in his first year in international cricket and was promptly snapped up by Deccan.

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Gautam Gambhir

Opener Gautam Gambhir was snapped up by his home team Delhi Daredevils for $7,25,000 in the inaugural year.

Gambhir didn't let his franchise down as he amassed 534 runs in the tournament to finish as the second-highest run getter.