IPL 2017: 'Box-office' Ben Stokes deserves every penny of Rs 14.5 crore, says Ian Botham
Stokes set a record for an overseas player in the cash-rich Twenty20 competition when Rising Pune Supergiants shelled out for him at last week`s auction.
Feb 27, 2017, 23:36 PM IST
Vijay Hazare Trophy: After being snubbed at IPL 2017 auction, Irfan Pathan named skipper of Baroda
Irfan Pathan, who has been in good form lately for his state team, will lead Baroda for the third time running as he led his state side in Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as well.
Feb 23, 2017, 15:04 PM IST
Ben Stokes excited to share dressing room with stars, MS Dhoni and Steve Smith at Rising Pune Supergiants
The all-rounder also called Pune – the home ground for Supergiants – as one of his favourite grounds.
Feb 21, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
Big money buys, Ben Stokes, Tymal Mills in shock of their lives after IPL 10 auction
Mills, who was bought for 24 times his base price, admitted that the amount of money he went for was life changing.
Feb 21, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
IPL 10: Kevin Pietersen terms Tymal Mills' Rs 12 crore contract as 'a slap' on Test cricket's face
Mills, who was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), was the second most expensive player at this year's auction after English all-rounder Ben Stokes, who was bought for a record Rs 14.5 crore by Rising Pune Supergiants.
Feb 21, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
IPL 2017 auction: After bagging historic deal, Ben Stokes excited to be joining Rising Pune Supergiants' camp
Despite not having too much money in their kitty, the franchises dug deep into their pockets and it was Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS), who finally signed Ben Stokes for a whopping Rs 14.5 crore.
Feb 21, 2017, 09:01 AM IST
IPL 10 Auction: Gautam Gambhir highlights prime reason behind Ishant Sharma's failure to bag deal
During the mid-auction break, the KKR captain was seen talking to Gaurav Kapoor on Sony Six when he highlighted the issue of Ishant's base price.
Feb 20, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
IPL 2017 Auction: Reaction-filled Twitter erupts with emotions!
Ben Stokes was the auction's biggest purchase, going for Rs. 14.5 crore to Rising Pune Supergiants.
Feb 20, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
IPL 2017 Auction: The five biggest earners of 10th edition of Indian Premier League
The players' auction for 10th edition of IPL 2017 concluded in Hyderabad with as many as 352 went under the hammer for a spot in the team squads for the new season.
Feb 20, 2017, 18:54 PM IST
IPL 2017 Auction: Indian rookies make headlines as seniors face embarrassment
Among the prominent international players, who failed to find takers, was South African spinner Imran Tahir, currently ranked No 1 in the ICC list for ODI and T20 bowlers.
Feb 20, 2017, 18:08 PM IST
IPL 10: New Rising Pune Supergiants captain Steve Smith welcomes 'big buy' Ben Stokes
Stokes became the most expensive overseas player ever bought at an IPL auction, going for Rs. 14.5 crore.
Feb 20, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
IPL 2017 Auction: Top 5 associate players to watch out for!
It's that time of the year when 352 players will be up for the scheduled IPL auction in Bangalore, hoping to bag a lucrative offer from franchises.
Feb 19, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
IPL 2017 Auction: Top 5 overseas players to watch out for!
Overseas players have always entertained fans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since it's inception, be it be Brendon McCullum's knock of 158* in the very first IPL match or Chris Gayle's monstro
Feb 19, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
IPL 2017 Auction: Top 5 Indian players to watch out for
Ahead of the 2017 IPL season, 352 players which include 227 Indian and 125 overseas players will go under hammer for auction in Bengaluru.
Feb 19, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Indian Premier League: 5 most expensive players in the past
Heading into the auction of the 10th edition of Indian Premier League, we take a look at five most expensive players who graced the Indian Premier League in past.
Feb 19, 2017, 14:56 PM IST
#IPL2017Auction: Top 5 players up for grabs ahead of 10th edition of Indian Premier League
The IPL 10 auction starts on February 20 with as many as 352 players available to be picked.
Feb 19, 2017, 10:09 AM IST
IPL 2017 Auction: All you need to know from balance purse amount to list of players in pool!
The auction is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru on Monday, February 20.
Feb 17, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
IPL 2017 Auction: From player rosters to purse balance, here's all you need to know!
So far, more than 750 players have registered their names for the auction. The deadline for player registration was February 3.
Feb 04, 2017, 08:48 AM IST
Kevin Pietersen pulls out of Indian Premier League 2017 auction due to hectic schedule
KP was recently in news after Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann lashed out heavily at him for a poor show in the BBL semi-final against Perth Scorchers.
Feb 03, 2017, 13:22 PM IST
