10 most expensive players in the history of IPL auctions

6) Irfan Pathan:

Irfan Pathan was bought by the Delhi Daredevils in 2011 for a huge sum of $1.9 million. The all-rounder is quite a useful cricketer to have in the T20 game and has proved that with impressive performances for the Delhi outfit.

The Baroda paceman will be hoping to have a good IPL season as he attempts to make a comeback into the Indian team.

5) Ravindra Jadeja:

When the Chennai Super Kings bought Ravindra Jadeja for $2 million at the 2012 auctions, it surprised a lot of people. Jadeja though has been a match winner for the franchise with his left-arm spin & quick runs down the order.

The all-rounder is expected to be retained by CSK for the 2014 season.

4) Rohit Sharma:

Mumbai Indians paid $2 million for Rohit Sharma in 2011 after he had played stupendously well for the Deccan Chargers till then. The flamboyant right-handed batsman has continued to pile on the runs with the Mumbai franchise as well. Rohit was made the captain of the Mumbai Indians in 2013 and led the team to an IPL & CLT20 double.