Published: Feb 20, 2017, 10:45 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 20, 2017, 10:45 AM (IST)
New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult was roped in by former champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for INR 5 crores, during the IPL Auction 2017 at the at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Bengaluru on Monday. He has played 14 T20I matches, and has 20 wickets, while he has 58 wickets from 57 matches under his belt. Yet to make an impact in the format, but a sound fast bowler. He definitely is a smart buy, and will be sure and eager to make an impact in the tournament to prove his worth. So doe believe the experts, with his sound ability to bowl fast at crucial time, and churn out wickets. IPL Auction 2017: LIVE News and Updates from IPL 10 auction
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who are indeed one of the powerhouses in the tournament, would be backing themselves to claim the coveted title once again, and for the record third time, as they get set to rule the KKR fans all over the country, when they start a fresh innings this season on April 7, and get the proceedings underway by taking on the Gujarat Lions (GL) in their opening tie at the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) Stadium in Rajkot. Being coached by Australian coach, and current England coach Trevor Bayliss, and led by skipper Gautam Gambhir, they are one of the top teams in the IPL. Would be interesting to see how they play their game in the IPL Auction 2017. IPL 2017 Auction: Complete list of sold players with price, Indian Premier League 10
The 10th edition of the much hyped, highly successful and the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 is witnessing the IPL Auction 2017 being held at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Bengaluru on Monday. Eight franchise teams are fighting it out for the best possible players in their side to complete the squad and be eligible to compete in the 10th edition of the IPL, starting April 5. IPL 2017 Auction: Full list of players unsold for Indian Premier League 10
More than 350 players are being auctioned this year, and about 76 players, along with 28 overseas players are to be auctioned, as the world is witnessing a war of money among the franchises to grab the best possible player.
