The Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 tournament launched in 2008 to a roaring worldwide success. The Mumbai all-rounder has set his base price at Rs 20 lakh, Cricbuzz reported. Base priced at $125,000, Raina jumped to a price of $650,000 by the end of the inaugural auction, and is now the leading run-getter in the tournament, going neck to neck with Virat Kohli. The IPL 2019 auctions are done and dusted and we have new crorepatis who could set the IPL stage on fire this time. Shivam Dube increases their all rounder options providing better balance to the squad. After eight players were picked, the order of the bidding reversed. Visit IPLT20.com the official IPLT20 website for minute-to-minute LIVE updates. Among these, Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun has also registered for IPL 2021 auction. The IPL's player's list incorporates a total of 1097 players (814 Indian and 283 overseas players) - 207 capped, 863 uncapped and 27 Associate players. The reason behind him sitting at third spot is his price in the first three seasons. Virat Kohli has been an integral part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore side since 2008. Apart from making a return as India’s captain, the upcoming series also provides Virat Kohli with a unique opportunity to achieve a rare Test record in India vs England Test history. Dubai: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday became the fifth batsman and third Indian to hit 200 sixes in the Indian Premier League. The auctions for team ownership was held on 24 January 2008. (Source: IPL) Virat Kohli and not MS Dhoni is the highest paid cricketer in the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to figures released by the Indian cricket board pertaining to players who have been retained by their respective teams. The swashbuckling left-hander has been the cornerstone of Chennai Super Kings' success for years, and was taken back by the franchise after spending two years in Gujarat Lions. The base price of team was set at US$ 50 million. The then young boy into the mega fair of cricket didn't prove as impactful in the cash-rich league's first season. The base price of team was set at US$50 million. His presence in the upper middle order has helped Chennai several times in the IPL and while his international career continues to fade into the obscurity, the CSK boy still manages to attract crowds because of the fan following amid the Yellow Army. [20] The following players were signed before the tournament. IPL 2018 Player Auction: Stars Retained, Virat Kohli (RCB) Virat Kohli has been an integral part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore scheme of things and this year is no different. From starting as an amateur when IPL started in 2008 to becoming the highest-paid cricketer in the history of the tournament, Virat Kohli has come a long way. (Photo Source: Twitter) Back in 2008, Delhi Daredevils, now Capitals, had the chance of picking Virat Kohli, in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). 40.12. [3][4][5], The first auction was held on 20 February 2008. Andrew Symonds was the most costly foreign player. Virat Kohli has seen a significant rise in his stature in the last decade. He has been a strong force for the team. Virat Kohli was the only player that Royal Challengers Bangalore retained in IPL 2011 and he earned Rs 8.2 crore from 2011 to 2013. The total salary cap was set at US$5 million with a minimum of US$ 3.3 million to be spend. Back in 2008, Kohli was uncapped and was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore at Rs 12 lakhs. Read more about IPL auction: Full RCB players' list and their salaries for 2020 season on Business Standard. Read more about IPL 2020 auction: Kohli to Smith, best-paid Indian Premier League players on Business Standard. 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