IPL Auction 2021 Highlights: Chris Morris gains most, Arjun Tendulkar joins Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh

Chris Morris became the most expensive player in the history of the lucrative T20 league after the South Africa all-rounder was bought by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 16.25 crore. Meanwhile, Arjun Tendulkar was picked for his base price by Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2021 auctions will get under in Chennai on Thursday (February 18). (Photo: BCCI/IPL)

IPL Auction 2021 Highlights: Chris Morris on Thursday etched history as the South African all-rounder became the most-expensive cricketer in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 33-year-old's bid saw an enthralling bidding war among the franchises with Rajasthan Royals' Rs 16.25 crore emerging as the winner. Morris was followed by New Zealand's tall all-rounder Kyle Jamieson, who became the second most expensive buy on Thursday after he was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping amount of Rs 15 crore. 

Meanwhile, Arjun Tendulkar was picked by Mumbai Indians for his base price of Rs 20 lakh. All eyes were on the youngster after his recent exploits in Mumbai's 73rd Police Invitation Shield cricket tournament. Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla also managed to find a new franchise with Mumbai picking him up for Rs 2.4 crore.

Catch the highlights of IPL 2021 auction below:

18 February 2021

20:15 IST

Arjun Tendulkar has been roped in by Mumbai Indians for his base price Rs 20 lakh. This will be Arjun's first appearance in the lucrative T20 league and it will be interesting to see if the 21-year-old gets a chance to make an appearance in the star-studded Mumbai unit. 

19:58 IST

Latest additions!

Mumbai Indians: Marco Jansen (20 lakhs) 

Punjab Kings: Saurabh Kumar (20 lakhs) 

Chennai Super Kings: K Bhagath Varma (20 lakhs), C Hari Nishanth (20 lakhs),  

Delhi Capitals: Sam Billings (2 crores) 

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mujeeb Ur Rahman (1.5 crores) 

Kolkata Knight Riders: Karun Nair (50 lakhs), Ben Cutting (75 lakhs)