In IPL 11 auctions, eight franchises spent a combined Rs 431.7 crore. To purchase 169 players, including 56 from outside India. Seven out of 8 franchises managed to buy back at least one player. Who returned to their roster after spending a season or more elsewhere
Here’s a look at 7 star players who have returned to their former sides
Gautam Gambhir
After spending 7 seasons away, Gautam Gambhir is back with Daredevils. Gambhir started his IPL season with DD in 2008 and played with them untill 2010. Delhi bought him back for Rs 2.8 Crore this season.
Yuvraj Singh
After 8 years and playing for 5 teams, Yuvraj Singh is back with Punjab. Yuvi was a part of KXIP in the first three seasons. He was bought back by KXIP at his base price of Rs 2 Crores.
Glenn Maxwell
After playing for them in 2012 season, Maxi is back with Delhi. Maxwell was bought by DD for a whopping Rs 9 Crores.
JP Duminy
Duminy is back with Mumbai Indians, 9 years after making his IPL debut. He was bought at his base price Rs 1 crore.
Parthiv Patel
After featuring in as many as six IPL teams. Parthiv is back with his team of the 2014 season — RCB.
Murali Vijay
After a two-season stint between 2015 and 2016 with KXIP. Murali Vijay will bee seen playing for CSK again. Been a key player for CSK in 3rd IPL when they were crowned champions.
Sanju Samson
At just 23, Sanju became the third-most expensive Indian player bought. At the 2018 IPL auction held in Bengaluru on Jan 28, 29. Rajasthan Royals bought him back at a hefty price of Rs 8 crores.
