The IPL 2020 auction took place in Kolkata yesterday and the franchise teams (Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings) engaged in a fierce bidding war for players.
According to Business Standard, KKR bid Rs.15.5 crore for Australian pacer Pat Cummins and KXIP recruited all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for Rs.10.75 crore. 17-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal received a bid of Rs.2.4 crore from RR and big monies were spent on youngsters like Ravi Bishnoi, Virat Singh, Priyam Garg, Kartik Tyagi, and Varun Chakravarthy.
Here's a look at the TOP 10 BUYS 💰💰post some fierce bidding at the 2020 @Vivo_India #IPLAuction 👌🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/wxuFnBx4fq
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 19, 2019
However, cricketer Yusuf Pathan, who was released by SRH didn’t get signed by any of the teams, reports NDTV. Post the auction, younger brother Irfan shared an encouraging note for his Lala that melted hearts online. Take a look.
Small hiccups doesn’t define your career,you have been outstanding thru out. A real match winner. Love you always Lala @iamyusufpathan pic.twitter.com/h3tw3AjoGS
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 19, 2019
This has been attributed to his performance in the previous two installations of the game. His 15-match average in 2018 was 28.88 where he took one wicket. In 2019, he played 10 matches with an average score of 13.33 and no wickets.
People applauded Irfan for his brotherly love and also pointed out that the IPL cannot define anybody’s sporting career.
@IrfanPathan is the younger brother but still he shows so much of maturity….. salute to you @IrfanPathan 🇮🇳
— Harish Pareek (@harish_pareek07) December 19, 2019
Thanks for being part of Indian Cricket and Memories not yet over
Players never loose spirit to come back
Champion✌✌🖒— amit srivastava (@amit_no10) December 20, 2019
#Bade_miya_Chote_miya 😂😂
Brother love 👍— Niladri Shekhar Biswas (@Niladri84736699) December 19, 2019
Hit hard and come back brother, still long way to go and you will be playing ipl this year
— kk (@krishnaspike) December 19, 2019
https://twitter.com/HarshitChesser/status/1207850504887263233
IPL Bid Can’t define Lala Career Bhai🙌🏻 #MatchWinner
Would Like to Say History Is repeating itself..In 2016-17 When u were the highest Wicket Taker in SMT …Still u went unsold😤 This Year He Performed Well Whenever He got a chance to do so..But still😤😤— Mohd Danish (@Imdanish56) December 20, 2019
You are always pride of India… You both brothers deliver lots of winning moments to Indian cricket team.. That's why we admire and respect you sir.. We respect you from the bottom of my heart🇮🇳💐🙏♥️
— सच्ची सोच (@Sachchi_Soch9) December 19, 2019
We wish Yusuf all the very best for the future and hope that he turns around his career and makes a scintillating comeback.