Former Australia and Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith was bought by Delhi Capitals in the mini-auction on Thursday. The Aussie cricketer was released by his previous franchise ahead of the auctions and appointed Sanju Samson as his replacement.
Smith was purchased by the Delhi franchise for Rs 2.20 crore. Royal Challengers Bangalore was the other club that showed interest in the Australian cricketer but chose not to bid beyond his base price, which was Rs 2 crore.
Our first bid of the day and we've got him Steve Smith heads to DC for INR 220 lakh #IPLAuction2021 #YehHaiNayiDilli
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) February 18, 2021
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