The IPL mega auction lived up to its top billing as several cricketers made a huge windfall at the two-day event.
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was the costliest purchase on Day 1 of the players' auction as Mumbai Indians shelled out a massive Rs 15.25 crore to get him back, while Deepak Chahar was a close second with a Rs 14 crore from his previous franchise Chennai Super Kings.
While Ishan took the honours on Day 1, the second and final day of the mega auction saw Punjab Kings pip Gujarat Lions to fetch England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for a whopping 11.50 crore.
A look at the top 10 buys at the IPL Players' Auction 2022:
IMAGE: Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.25 crore -- the highest price paid for a player on Day 1 of the IPL 2022 Players' Auction. Photographs: BCCI
IMAGE: All-rounder Deepak Chahar was bought back by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14 crore.
IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 12.25 crore.
IMAGE: All-rounder Liam Livingstone was the pick of the players on Day 2 with Punjab Kings snapping him for 11.50 crore.
IMAGE: All-rounder Shardul Thakur was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 10.75 crore.
IMAGE: Medium pacer Harshal Patel was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 10.75 crore.
IMAGE: Sri Lankan spin wizard Wanindu Hasaranga was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 10.75 crore -- the highest paid for an overseas player on Day 1.
IMAGE: West Indian batting ace Nicholas Pooran went to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 10.75 crore.
IMAGE: New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was snapped by new franchise Gujarat Titans for Rs 10 crore.
IMAGE: Fast bowler Avesh Khan had a dream day as he was sold to new franchise Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 10 crore.
