Where are they now: 5 most expensive players of IPL 2017 auction

#1 Ben Stokes (Rising Pune Supergiant)

Ben Stokes

While those fans present at the Eden Gardens on the final of ICC World T20 2016 will remember Stokes for conceding 24 runs from 4 deliveries, Stokes is undoubtedly one of the most utilizable commodity in the shortest formats of the game, as he is exceptionally proficient in all three departments of cricket, which makes him one of the best all-rounders of the current generation.

Stokes was picked by the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant last year for Rs 14.5 crores. As expected, Stokes was brilliant in all three departments, picking up 12 wickets at an economy rate of just over 7 and scoring 316 runs at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of over 140.

Owing to his amazing performances, Stokes was bought by the Rajasthan Royals for Rs 12.5 crores. Though there is a slight reduction in his pay cheque, he still remains the most expensive player to be sold in this year's auction.