Record-Breaking IPL Auction: Kolkata Knight Riders Secure Top Talents

The Indian Premier League auction saw Kolkata Knight Riders making history by acquiring Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a record-breaking Rs 25.20 crore. The auction also highlighted the rise of uncapped Indian players, with notable purchases including Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma. International stars Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan remained unsold.

The Indian Premier League's latest auction set new records as the Kolkata Knight Riders secured top Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for an unprecedented Rs 25.20 crore, marking him as the most expensive overseas player. Green's acquisition follows an intense bidding war with Chennai Super Kings, who also pursued Green vigorously.

The auction spotlighted uncapped Indian players, with Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma being picked up by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore each, setting a record for uncapped players. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi Dar fetched Rs 8.40 crore from Delhi Capitals.

Despite their impressive form, India's Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan went unsold, signaling tough competition in the auction pool of 359 players aiming for 77 slots. The event also included noteworthy buys like Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana and Australian Cameron Green, showcasing the global talent and investment in this cricketing spectacle.

(With inputs from agencies.)