IPL Auction 2018, Day 1: Hits and misses

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Hit: Gautam Gambhir

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It turned out to be a homecoming for Gautam Gambhir, who was not retained by Kolkata Knight Riders, as he was bought by Delhi Daredevils for a modest INR 2.8 crore.

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The 36-year-old played for DD in the first three years before moving to KKR in 2011, leading them to two titles in his seven-year stay.

The KKR management has revealed that Gambhir was in their scheme of things but the left-handed batsman wanted to explore new avenues and asked the franchise not to retain or bid for him.

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