IPL Auction 2021: Bangladesh's Shakib-Al-Hasan sold to KKR for 3.2 crores

One of the players in the highest price bracket, Bangladesh’s Shakib-Al-Hasan, was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 3.2 crores. 

The all-rounder who has been loved globally was sidelined in the last IPL due to the one-year ICC ban, however, he is now back in action. The former Bangladesh captain's IPL career started in 2011 and Shakib has played 63 matches in the T20 league.

IPL Auction 2021 Live

The IPL 2021 will see 292 players go under the hammer at the auction for the 2021 season in Chennai. The eight franchises - Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings,  Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders will be going on war off-field.

The IPL had announced that 1,114 players had registered initially and the eight franchises submitted their shortlisted players. The final list consisted of 292 players, out of which 164 are Indian, 125 overseas and 3 players from Associated nations.