IPL Auction 2021: Steve Smith goes to Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.20 crores

Former Australia skipper Steve Smith was bought by Indian Premier League (IPl) franchise Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.20 crores.In 2020, Smith played for Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, Smith's Aussie teammate Aaron Finch and England opener Jason Roy have gone unsold.

Royal Challengers Bangalore was the other club that showed interest in the Australian cricketer but chose not to bid beyond his base price, which was Rs 2 crore. 

Our first bid of the day and we've got him  Steve Smith heads to DC for INR 220 lakh #IPLAuction2021 #YehHaiNayiDilli

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) February 18, 2021

Meanwhile, South African all-rounder Chris Morris, who was roped in by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at a whopping Rs 10 crore last year, was sold to for Rs. 16.25 crores. He dethrones Pat Cummins to become the most expensive player in the history of IPL.

Morris was released by RCB after making just 9 appearances last season where he scored 34 runs and picked up 12 wickets. 

The RCB had a tough fight with Mumbai Indians (MI), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Punjab Kings (PBKS) to get the all-rounder in their squad. IPL Auction 2021 Live

A good hitter of the ball down the order, the all-rounder is the type that any team would like to have in their ranks. However, his fitness issues were a major concern.