Who Said What: Cricketing fraternity reacts to shocks and surprises from first day of IPL auctions

The first day of IPL Auction 2018 saw as many as 78 players being bought by the various franchises. However, there were quite a few surprising omissions as well. The likes of Chris Gayle, Joe Root, Martin Guptill and Lasith Malinga found no takers while Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and KL Rahul will be joyously counting their money.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are probably the biggest winners after day 1. Having retained David Warner and Bhuvneshwar Kumar prior to the auction, they conducted some very smart business, roping in the likes of Kane Williamson, Shakib Al Hasan and Manish Pandey.

Kolkata Knight Riders' approach was strange, for wont of a better word. While they did secure the services of Chris Lynn and Mitchell Starc, they spent way over the top on most of the other players.

On that note, take a look at how the cricketing fraternity reacted to the first day of IPL Auction 2018:

All the best to all players in the @VivoIPL_2018 auction today. #goodtimes #greatviewing pic.twitter.com/Uo2Q583qBa

— David Hussey (@DavidHussey29) January 26, 2018

Munro for 1.9 crore. Oooookkkkk #crazy #steal

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) January 27, 2018

It was a lovely journey with @KKRiders for the last 7 years, would like to thank them for everything. Excited to be a part of the #OrangeArmy now @SunRisers #IPL2018Auction https://t.co/Y0APIkh82X

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) January 27, 2018

Rajasthan have got it right with Rahane at a bargain and the all-rounder they invest in with Ben Stokes plus Smith the captain. Most impressive so far #IPLAuction

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 27, 2018

A message from our new #Knight, @mstarc56 for all #KnightRiders! ☺️#KnightsOf2018 #KorboLorboJeetbo #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/UWpfgZijPo

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) January 27, 2018

I think @Bazmccullum is a great buy from @RCBTweets to go along the likes of @imVkohli & @ABdeVilliers17.. Rock solid guys.. The venue of the very first game& his impact on IPL.. #IPLAuction

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) January 27, 2018

How good is this @IPL auction! Good luck to all involved especially @craig_arch. Inshallah this will be a game changer for you. On a personal note, it's great to be out in Lahore with @lahoreqalandars! Great outfit! #PSL #IPL #IPLAuction2018

— Ajmal Shahzad (@AJShahzad) January 27, 2018

I AM BACK @DelhiDaredevils @IPL

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 27, 2018

Ladkiyon ko shopping ka shock hota hai. Preity full on shopping ke mood mein hain. Har cheez khareedni hai

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 27, 2018

KKR taking a huge risk paying a fortune for Mitch Starc. You can't trust he is going to turn up. If he does he is without question a match winner. #IPLAuction

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) January 27, 2018

The auction is always a house of casino, I am happy that @lionsdenkxip will be my new home and thank you so much @ChennaiIPL for all the great memories. #IPLAuction

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) January 27, 2018

High considering finals - Stokes 12.50 cr RRRisk considering CA - Starc 9.40 cr to KKRHigh - Ashwin 7.60 cr to KXIPHigh based on form, low on overall record Pollard 5.40 cr to MIHigh - Dhawan 5.20 cr SRHValue - Rahane 4 cr RROK - Du Plessis 1.60 cr CSKFair - Gayle Unsold

— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) January 27, 2018

Bachpan mein sabji bhi khareedne jaate thhey, toh maa bolti theen theek daam me laana , aur aaj hum aadmi khareed rahe hain ! Farak yeh hai, ab owner bolte hain sahi daam mein khareedna :) #IPLAuction live

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 27, 2018

To all the idiotic people out there hiding behind a computer screen typing absolute junk....... I’m still smiling & enjoying my life with my amazing family 😘 #nottheendoftheworld

— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) January 27, 2018

Buzzing to be representing @rajasthanroyals in this years IPl and great to be playing alongside @josbuttler

— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) January 27, 2018

Already decided ... @rajasthanroyals are my new favourite #IPL team ... apologies @ChennaiIPL but I have moved on ...

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 27, 2018

Wow can’t put this feeling into words

— 👑Jofra Archer🔥 (@craig_arch) January 27, 2018

Joffra Archer now has a dilemma... does he want to become an Englishman or take $1.1Musd ?

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) January 27, 2018

Delighted to be apart of @RCBTweets for this years @IPL ! Brilliant to be alongside fellow brummie @MoeenAli as well! Exciting times ahead 👍🏼🏏 #IPL11 #PlayBold

— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes) January 27, 2018

His name is Khan....Rashid Khan 😊🙌 #IPLAuction

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 27, 2018

Thanks @kkr for all d support. Will miss Kolkata and Eden. Now, time to try and turn it around for @DelhiDaredevils @IPL. Happy to be back... pic.twitter.com/Wx53ilU9ka

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) January 27, 2018

Past laurels seem to be counting for nothing in the cases of Lasith Malinga and @henrygayle.. Highest wicket taker and run getter.. Life is not fair is it @IPL #IPL2018Auction

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) January 27, 2018

Thank you to the @lionsdenkxip for the last 4 years! The opportunities you provided for me have helped mould me in to the player and person I am today. I’m extremely excited to be able to return to the place where I started my IPL career! Cant wait @DelhiDaredevils! #IPL2018

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) January 27, 2018

The owners and coaches of the sides had some interesting words to say as well.

Akash Ambani, Mumbai Indians owner: "If you look at the quality of uncapped players to capped players, they are very similar. I am not surprised they went for those prices. I agree with Ricky that the latter part of the day would be busy."

Daredevils coach, Ricky Ponting: "Yeah, we have had a fair bit of thought into that [captaincy]. It's likely that Gambhir right now will lead Delhi next season. He sort of conveyed that he would like to come back to Delhi and hopefully lead the team. It's pretty hard to fault his leadership credentials. We felt that little bit of experience would help. I am sure Gautam would do a good job for us."