In the IPL 2021 auction, the Rajasthan Royals purchased South African all-rounder Chris Morris for a whopping INR 16.25 crore (US$2.2 million approx.), making him the most expensive player in IPL history.
Yuvraj Singh
In 2015, Delhi Daredevils bought Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh for INR 16 crore (US$2.3 million approx.), making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history at the time.
Pat Cummins
In the IPL 2020 auction, Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins was purchased by the Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 15.5 crore (US$2.2 million approx.), making him the most expensive foreign player in IPL history at the time.
Ben Stokes
In the IPL 2018 auction, the Rajasthan Royals bought English all-rounder Ben Stokes for INR 12.5 crore (US$1.8 million approx.), making him the most expensive foreign player in IPL history at the time.
MS Dhoni
In 2016, the Rising Pune Supergiants bought Indian wicket-keeper and former Indian captain MS Dhoni for INR 12.5 crore (US$1.8 million approx.), making him one of the most expensive players in IPL history at the time.