IPL 2018: Team wise highest paid Indian players

The biggest cricketing extravaganza in India’s calendar, IPL 2018 got underway with the player auction for the same taking place earlier this weekend. And in a bid to bolster their squad for the upcoming season, the franchises went all guns blazing to procure their desired players in the 2 days of intense action.

While we witnessed some big money spending by the teams, there were a few heavyweights who went unsold as well. Thus with all done and dusted, the teams have acquired their required arsenals as they prep up for the mega-event.

We take a look at the highest paid Indian cricketer in each team.

1. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 17 Cr

The Indian skipper once again lived up to his lofty standards as he was retained by RCB faithful for a whopping 17 Cr. Kohli, who has been a supreme leader of the side became the highest paid Indian for the upcoming IPL edition.

The charismatic batsman has played all his IPL cricket with the RCB franchise. By making him in charge of the team for a few games in IPL 2012, the Royal Challengers Bangalore groomed him as their next leader, which he eventually became in the 2013 season. Retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL Player Auction 2018, Virat will continue to lead the side.