The Indian Premier League has seen some legendary players who have fetched Rs 10 crore and above by various franchises in recent editions.
When it comes to the Indian Premier League auctions, there is a sense of anticipation as to which player will break the bank and fetch in huge numbers from franchises. In IPL auctions, there have been many instances of players who have gone way above their base price and created history. There have been some instances in which players have broken the bank on a regular basis and fetched massive money. Then, there are legends who have crossed Rs 10 crore as they have been bought by various franchises as they look to maximise their chances of winning the Indian Premier League through this X-factor player.
The Rs 10 crore club is a very special achievement for a player when it comes to the Indian Premier League. It showcases their potential and their ability while for some, it is a badge of honour for their achievements in any stage of cricket. There have been two players who have breached the Rs 10 crore mark twice and both are bonafide match winners capable of winning games single-handedly for their country. Some have zoomed past expectations and become Rs 10 crore members by sheer ability or chance. Here is the list of the players who have made it to the Rs 10 crore club and above, with some surprises, some known faces and some genuine match-winners.
1. Gautam Gambhir KKR
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Perhaps, the first cricketer to cross the Rs 10 crore club in the IPL when adjusted according to inflation. In the 2011 Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders decided to buy the World Cup-winning batsman for USD 2.4 million, which roughly is over Rs 10 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders put Gambhir in charge and in the next year, delivered an IPL title for Kolkata Knight Riders. (Image credit: Twitter)
2. Ravindra Jadeja
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Ravindra Jadeja had endured a torrid couple of years in the IPL after helping Rajasthan Royals win the IPL in 2008. However, in IPL 2012, he was picked by Chennai Super Kings for USD 2 million which according to the exchange rate at that time, was over rs 10 crore. Ravindra Jadeja found stability in MS Dhoni's team and he prospered to become the best. (Image credit: Twitter)
3. Jaydev Unadkat
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Jaydev Unadkat was the star of IPL 2017 when he was the leading wicket-taker for Rising Pune Supergiant as they failed to win the title by one run against Mumbai Indians. His performances helped him enter the Rs 10 crore club when he was bought for a whopping Rs 11.8 crore by Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2018, making him the most expensive buy of the auction. (Image credit: Twitter)
4. Glenn Maxwell
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Glenn Maxwell was hailed as the million-dollar child in IPL 2013 when he was picked by Mumbai Indians for a million dollars but he did not play many games. In IPL 2020, he was picked by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 10.75 crore, putting him in an elite list. (Image credit: Twitter)
5. Tymal Mills
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Perhaps, the unlikeliest entrant in the rs 10 crore club. Tymal Mills was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 12 crore in IPL 2017 on the back of some great performances in English and Australian T20 leagues. However, he failed to live up to expectations and was dropped for the next year. (Image credit: Twitter)
6. Ben Stokes
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Ben Stokes is the greatest match-winner to have come out of England and his all-round skills and mental toughness have been on show for the last couple of years. In IPL 2017, he was bought by Rising Pune Supergiant for Rs 14.5 crore and he responded with a century. In IPL 2018, he was snapped by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 12.5 crore, making him the first and so far only overseas player to be bought for two different franchises in excess of Rs 10 crore. (Image credit: Twitter)
7. Yuvraj Singh
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From one match-winner to another, India's greatest match-winner Yuvraj Singh is most remembered for playing a massive role in India's two epic wins in the 2007 ICC World T20 and the 2011 World Cup. In IPL 2014, he was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 14 crore but in IPL 2015, he was picked by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 16 crore which makes him, even today, one of the most expensive buys in the history of the Indian Premier League. (Image credit: Twitter)
8. Pat Cummins
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Pat Cummins was the star of the IPL 2020 auction as he was picked for Rs 15.5 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders, making him the most expensive foreign buy and also the second-highest paid player in the history of the IPL. (Image credit: Twitter)
