#3) Sunil Narine (USD 700,000)

Sunil Narine was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 at a price of 700,000 USD. He had been subsequently retained by KKR in the 2014 auctions as well before being released for the 2018 auction.
The spinner was bought in 2012 and was an instant success as he picked up 24 wickets in 15 matches in his very first season at a stupendous average of 13 and an economy of 5.7. He continued his brilliant run the next year as well, picking up 22 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 16 and an economy rate of 5.5.
Narine picked up 21 wickets in the 2014 season too.
The West Indies ace was the most important player for the KKR side as he single-handedly took his side to the championship in 2012 and 2014. He was the most successful bowler in both seasons, winning Purple Caps in both 2012 and 2014.
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