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Top picks in IPL auction 2016

A total of 351 players featured in Saturday's auction

A file photo of Australian all-rounder Shane Watson. Photo: APPremium
A file photo of Australian all-rounder Shane Watson. Photo: AP

Bengaluru: Australia’s all-rounder Shane Watson on Saturday emerged as the biggest draw going for a whopping Rs9.50 crore, while Yuvraj Singh was the costliest buy among the Indians with a bid of Rs7 crore in a rather low-key IPL players’ auction in today.

Following is the top players list so far:

■ Shane Watson

Australia’s Shane Watson during a training session. Photo: Reuters
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Australia’s Shane Watson during a training session. Photo: Reuters

All-rounder Shane Watson, who had a base price of Rs2 crore, was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore at an auction price of Rs9.5 crore.

■ Pawan Negi

Delhi all-rounder Pawan Negi, who had a base price of Rs30 lakh, was sold to Delhi Daredevils at an auction price of Rs8.5 crore.

■ Yuvraj Singh

A file photo of Yuvraj Singh during ICC Cricket World Cup group B match against the West Indies in Chennai in March 2011. Photo: Reuters
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A file photo of Yuvraj Singh during ICC Cricket World Cup group B match against the West Indies in Chennai in March 2011. Photo: Reuters

All-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who had a base price of Rs2 crore, was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad at an auction price of Rs7 crore.

■ Christopher Morris

South African bowler Christopher Morris during the first ODI match between England and South Africa at the Magaung Oval on in February 2016 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Photo: AFP
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South African bowler Christopher Morris during the first ODI match between England and South Africa at the Magaung Oval on in February 2016 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Photo: AFP

All-rounder Christopher Morris, who had a base price of Rs50 lakh, was sold to Delhi Daredevils at an auction price of Rs7 crore.

■ Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma during the Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and India at the MCG in February 2015. Photo: AFP
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Mohit Sharma during the Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and India at the MCG in February 2015. Photo: AFP

Bowler Mohit Sharma, who had a base price of .5 crore, was sold to Kings Punjab at an auction price of 6.5 crore.

■ Asish Nehra

Bowler Asish Nehra, who had a base price of lakh, was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad at an auction price of 5.5 crore.

■ Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh of Australia prepares to bowl during the 2nd ODI New Zealand and Australia at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on 6 February 2016. Photo: AFP
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Mitchell Marsh of Australia prepares to bowl during the 2nd ODI New Zealand and Australia at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on 6 February 2016. Photo: AFP

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who had a base price of 2 crore, was sold to Rising Pune Supergiants at an auction price of .8 crore.

■ Sanju Samson

Wicket-keeper Sanju Samson, who had a base price of Rs2 crore, was sold to Delhi Daredevils at an auction price of Rs4.2 crore.

■ Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma during the 2nd ODI between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park in Hamilton in January 2014. Photo: AFP
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Ishant Sharma during the 2nd ODI between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park in Hamilton in January 2014. Photo: AFP

Bowler Ishant Sharma, who had a base price of Rs2 crore, was sold to Rising Pune Supergiants at an auction price of Rs3.8 crore.

■ Praveen Kumar

Bowler Praveen Kumar, who had a base price of Rs50 lakh, was sold to Gujarat Lions at an auction price of Rs3.5 crore.

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Published: 06 Feb 2016, 02:07 PM IST
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