IPL 2021: 4 Most Expensive Buys Who Could Flop This Season

The Australian fast bowler was Punjab Kings’ biggest purchase in the history of IPL auction...

- Garima Kotroo

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to get underway with the opening clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 9. The last season of IPL saw one of the most tightly contested playoff races in the tournament’s history, with just 2 points separating the fourth-placed RCB and the bottom-placed RR. As a result, all eight franchises left no stone unturned in strengthening their squad in the IPL 2021 auction. While Royals signed South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris at Rs 16.25 crore – the most expensive buy in the IPL history, the Bangalore-based franchise spend a massive amount of Rs 14.25 crore on Glenn Maxwell. On that note, here’s take a look at some of the most expensive buys from IPL 2021 auction who might fall short of the expectations that their price tag brings.

KRISHNAPPA GOWTHAM