CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -England all-rounder Sam Curran became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auctions as he fetched a whopping Rs 18.5 crore bid from Punjab Kings. Curran returned to Punjab for the staggering sum following a fierce three-way bidding war involving the Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Punjab.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sam Curran becomes the most expensive player to be bought in the history of Indian Premier League. Curran was bought by the Punjab Kings for 18.50 crore rupees.

Detailed explanation-3: -India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan became the most expensive signing of the IPL 2022 auction after Mumbai Indians bought him for a whopping INR 15.25 crore.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ben Stokes was signed by CSK for Rs. 16.25 crore at the IPL 2023 auction in Kochi on Friday. Stokes attracted interest from multiple teams after the all-rounder played a crucial role in England’s T20 World Cup winning campaign earlier this year.