IPL 2020 auction: KKR buys Eoin Morgan for Rs 5.25 crore, Chris Lynn goes to Mumbai for Rs 2 crore

Two-time winner Kolkata Knight Riders bought England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan for Rs 5.25 crore during the ongoing player auctions for Indian Premier League 2020 in Kolkata. Meanwhile, Australian all-rounder, Chris Lynn was brought by Mumbai Indians for his base price of Rs 2 crore.

Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins became the most expensive foreign player to be sold at the IPL auction after KKR bought him for Rs 15.50 crore. His compatriot, all-rounder Glen Maxwell went to kings XI Punjab for Rs 10.75 crore. Chris Morris was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 10 crore.

Rajasthan Royals bought seasoned Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Robin Uthappa for Rs 3 crore. Meanwhile, Indian Test specialist duo of Cheteshwar Pujara and Hanuma Vihara went unsold.

A total of 338 players, 192 Indian and 146 overseas players will be available for auction during the IPL 2020 auction.

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