IPL Auction 2023 Highlights: New records were set at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction with three most-expensive buys ever. England all-rounder Sam Curran and Australia all-rounder Cameron Green were picked for Rs 18.50 crore and Rs 17.50 crore respectively by Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. Sam Curran is now the costliest player ever to be sold in an IPL auction. On the other hand, England Test captain Ben Stokes was picked by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16.25 crore, an amount with which he equalled the previous record holder Chris Morris. Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran got the highest-ever price for a West Indies player as Lucknow Supergiants secured him after making a whopping bid of Rs 16 crore. The day started with Harry Brook going to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 13.25 crore. SRH also bought Mayank Agarwal for Rs 8.25 crore. Among the surprise millionaires, pacer Shivam Mavi was picked by Gujarat Titans for Rs 6 crore while Mukesh Kumar was picked by Delhi Capitals for Rs 5.50 crore. The 40-year-old Amit Mishra was picked for Rs 50 lakh by Lucknow Supergiants.

Here are the Highlights of the IPL Mini Auction 2023 from Kochi: