#2 Jaipur Pink Panthers (₹178.50 lakhs)
Retention seems to have been the principal mantra for the Pink Panthers who opted to stick with key performers like Deepak Hooda.
The Asian Games gold medalist from Haryana will remain with the Jaipur-based side along with defender Sandeep Kumar. As such, Amit Hooda became the most expensive player for the Panthers after being bagged for a price of ₹53 lakhs.
Deepak Narwal comes in to get things moving up front - the 23-year-old raider who was with the Pirates last season commanded a price of 30.5 lakhs.
Sunil Siddhagavali will continue his raids for the Panthers in Season 6 after being brought back for 20 lakhs. Abhishek Bachchan's franchise has left no room for doubt that they would prefer to proceed with a tried and tested combination.
Nilesh Salunke joins the Panthers with a price-tag of ₹23.5 lakhs and will need to ensure that the defenders match the unmistakable prowess of the raiders.