Record-Breaking Bids Make Waves at IPL Auction 2023

The IPL 2023 auction saw record-breaking deals, with Kolkata Knight Riders spending heavily to acquire Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore, the priciest overseas acquisition. Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana was another high-profile purchase. Young Indian cricketers also fared well, while notable players like Prithvi Shaw went unsold.

The 2023 IPL auction witnessed unprecedented spending, with Kolkata Knight Riders setting a new benchmark by securing Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player acquired in the league's history.

In equally eye-catching moves, uncapped Indian talents made significant strides. Uttar Pradesh spinner Prashant Veer fetched Rs 14.20 crore from Chennai Super Kings, marking him as the highest-paid uncapped player ever in the IPL auction.

However, not all prominent names found buyers. Indian stars Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan remained unsold despite impressive performances, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this year's auction landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)