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Simultaneously, India's all-rounder Shardul Thakur, initially listed at Rs 2 Crore, rejoined CSK for a substantial Rs 4 Cr. Chennai initiated the bidding, contending with Sunrisers Hyderabad, who momentarily withdrew at 3.20 Cr but re-entered later. CSK's persistence secured Thakur at 4.00 Crore.

Meanwhile, Harshal Patel of India drew attention as Gujarat Titans initiated bidding at 2 crore, soaring to 11.75 crore, finally secured by Punjab Kings.

Alzarri Joseph being bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 11.5 crore, and Indian cricketer Chetan Sakariya going to KKR for Rs 50 lakh. Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka, the most expensive player in the Lankan Premier League, was secured by Mumbai Indians for Rs 4.6 crore.

Cummins eventually claimed the title of the IPL's most expensive player, breaking the 20-crore barrier and surpassing the previous record of Rs 18.50 crore. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured Cummins for a staggering Rs 20.5 crore, marking a historic moment in IPL auction history.

The IPL Auction roster features 333 players, out of which 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas players, including two from associate nations.

Pathan, on Star Sports, likened Rohit's Mumbai Indians influence to Dhoni's at CSK, highlighting their leadership in challenging times.

The team aims to strike a balance between controllable skills and innate attributes like pace during the auction to enhance their chances in the upcoming IPL season.

Chopra anticipates a substantial deal for sidelined South African bowler Gerald Coetzee and highlights uncapped all-rounder Shahrukh Khan, India's Shardul Thakur, and New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell as promising prospects.

The move marks the end of an era, concluding Rohit Sharma's decade-long captaincy reign. Mumbai Indians anticipate leveraging Rohit's experience for further team strengthening. They extend their best wishes to Hardik Pandya as the new captain, emphasizing the continuation of their legacy.

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