Kings XI Punjab meant business on day one of the Indian Premier League 2018 auctions. They were not shy of spending big and they have bought some brilliant players in their squad. Let’s have a look at the players KXIP have bought in so far.
Australian opener will surely light up this year IPL with his ability to hit some big shots. Aaron Finch went for 6.2 CR
Aaron Finch
Mayank Agarwal was bought for 1 CR. He is an attacking opening batsman who plays first-class cricket for Karnataka
Mayank Agarwal
is a right-handed batsman and occasional off break bowler. Having previously played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, he was signed up by KXIP for 5.6 CR.
Karun Nair
Co-owner Preity Zinta was delighted to have Yuvraj Singh back in Kings XI Punjab. He was purchased for 2 CR.
Yuvraj Singh
Former Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Super Giants offspinner R Ashwin was bought for 7.6 CR.
R Ashwin
Indian opener KL Rahul was purchased for whooping 11 CR. He along with Finch will be their openers for IPL 11.
KL Rahul
KXIP were surely on a roll today. David Miller was retained by KXIP thanks to RTM card for 3 CR
David Miller
KXIP used their RTM card option for this man as well! Marcus Stoinis returned to KIXP at 6.2 CR
Marcus Stonis
Pardeep Sahu is an Indian cricketer who will play for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League. He was bought for 20 lakhs
Pradeep Sahu
Barinder Sran is a left-arm fast bowler who was grabbed by Kings XI Punjab for 2.2 crores in the IPL auction.
Barinder Sran
After going unsold on the first day of IPL 2018 auction, West Indies’ star batsman Chris Gayle was called in the sell-off once again on the second day by franchises. Gayle’s name came up for the third time after he went unsold in the first two round and he was finall sold to Kings XI Punjab for his base price Rs 2 crore.
Chris Gayle
A technically correct batsman and part-time medium-pacer, Akshdeep Nath rose through the junior cricket ranks in Uttar Pradesh. He was bought for 1 cr.
Akshdeep Nath
Ben Dwarshuis is an Australian cricketer who was picked up by KXIP for 1.4 crores.
Ben Dwarshuis
Pardeep Sahu is an Indian cricketer who will play for KXIP. He is an allrounder.
Pradeep Sahu
Former Gujarat Lions bowler Andrew Tye returned to Kings XI Punjab for 7.2 Cr.
Andrew Tye
Afghan cricketer was bought by Kings XI Punjab for 4 crores.
Mujeeb Zadran
Manoj Tiwary could be a steal for Kings XI Punjab at 1 crore.
Manoj Tiwary
Ankit Singh Rajpoot went to Kings XI Punjab for 3 crores.
Ankit Singh Rajpoot