IPL 2023: Sam Curran becomes the most expensive player at Rs 18.5Cr

Three of the most expensive purchases ever were made at the IPL 2023 auction, breaking previous records.

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England all-rounder Sam Curran was picked for Rs 18.50 crore by Punjab Kings.

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Mumbai Indians paid Rs 17.50 crore for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green - the second costliest buy after Curran.

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Ben Stokes, the captain of the England Test team, was selected by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16.25 crore.

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Nicholas Pooran got the highest-ever price for a West Indies player as LSG secured him for Rs 16 crore.

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