10 most expensive players in the history of IPL auctions

3) Robin Uthappa:

Robin Uthappa was bought for a staggering $2.1 million by the Pune Warriors India in 2011. The hard hitting batsman though failed to live up to his price tag though as he was inconsistent. Uthappa will be in the auction pool for the 2014 season.

2) Yusuf Pathan:

After setting the IPL stage on fire with the Rajasthan Royals, Yusuf Pathan fetched a whopping $2.1 million in the 2011 auctions.

Kolkata Knight Riders snapped the Baroda batsman who has also chipped in with the ball for the team. Yusuf was an important part of the Kolkata franchise which won the IPL in 2012, and is expected to e retained by the franchise.

1) Gautam Gambhir:

Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) stunned everyone when they bought Delhi boy Gautam Gambhir in the 2011 auctions for a record sum of $2.4 million. The franchise made Gambhir the captain immediately, and has since been enjoying a good run in the IPL.

Under Gambhir’s captaincy, KKR reached the semifinals for the first time in 2011, went on to win the IPL in 2012. Gambhir is all set to lead the team again for the 2014 season.