The Indian Premier League auction has created a name for itself for being an event which brings unknown players to the limelight as franchises shell out big money to get their services. This edition of the auction was no different as two relatively unknown players were brought to the limelight. Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was bought for 8.4 crore by Kings XI Punjab, while all rounder Shivam Dube was bought for 5 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore. ALSO READ: IPL Auction 2019: Full list of players soldThe leg-spinner helped Siechem Madurai Panthers win the Tamil Nadu Premier League in August this year. He was also part of the Mumbai team that won the Vijay Hazare trophy this season after beating arch rivals Delhi.

Source: Hindustan Times December 18, 2018 12:59 UTC