14 Most Expensive Players in IPL history

6. Robin Uthappa (Pune – 2011) – $2.1 million

Indian opener and occasional wicketkeeper Robin Uthappa was a hot buy in the 2011 auction after he was not retained by the Bangalore franchise. The newly formed Pune Warriors owned by the Sahara group went on to bid for him and after a good bidding session, Pune bought him for a very high $2.1 million.

Uthappa proved to be a decent return for his price, but the dispute between IPL and the Sahara group meant the Pune team played for just 2 seasons in the league. Uthappa played for them with relative success.