IPL Auction 2021 | Lesser-known players who struck big bids

South African all-rounder Chris Morris enjoyed the biggest pay-day ever in Indian Premier League history when he bagged a ₹16.25 crore contract with Punjab Kings at the 2021 mini auction in Chennai on Thursday. Morris, who was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore, surpassed Yuvraj Singh who held the record for the most expensive IPL contract with ₹16 crores. While Morris is a familiar name in international cricket, a few relatively less experienced players internationally, struck big. Here’s a look at some of them.