IPL Auction 2018: 5 Indian players with low base prices who fetched big money

#3 Sanju Samson (INR 8 crore)

Rajasthan Royals paid an enormous sum of INR 8 crore for Sanju Samson, making him the costliest wicket-keeper batsman in the latest IPL auction.

At an auction where experienced Parthiv Patel went unsold and Quinton de Kock got an unexpectedly low price of INR 2.80 crore, Samson was a hot property and got his base price multiplied by 8.

Great to have the young gun back!#PadhaaroSa Sanju Samson!Swandhum veetileka swagatham!#AbBajegaDanka #IPLAuction #IPL2018 #HallaBol pic.twitter.com/IuVKCe2RxH

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 27, 2018

The 23-year-old had a successful run with the Royals before their suspension, scoring 941 runs in 44 matches.

The Kerala player, who went out for Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2017, was picked by RR for just Rs 10 lakh in 2013.

"The money is definitely huge and I would want to spend it wisely. But for me, it is more important to keep performing", Samson said.

He was a boy when he joined the Royals.He's grown into a true gentleman today.Here's a lovely message from @Im_SanjuSamson on returning to the Royals Squad. 💥What would you like to tell him?#AbBajegaDanka #IPLAuction #IPL2018 #HallaBol pic.twitter.com/Wu8LBLvnrD

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) January 27, 2018