As a big hitter and crafty off-break bowler, he fueled a major auction battle, captivating teams like MI, RCB, and DC. Nehal Wadhera’s powerful batting caught the eye of Punjab Kings, winning him for Rs 4.

The 10 teams build their squads through an auction. On Sunday, Rishabh Pant, India’s swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, became the most expensive player in the IPL’s 16-year history when the Lucknow Super Giants paid $3.2 million for his services. The auction price represents the player’s salary.

By Daisy Atino Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had asked all the IPL franchises to confirm their list of retained players by October 31