The six-million-dollar baby
So how much is too much in the Indian Premier League? Well, going by what is being discussed in hushed tones in IPL circles, Chennai Super Kings shelled out as much as $6 million for Ravindra Jadeja — that is $4 million more than maximum purse for a player. Jadeja will still get only $2 mn, while the additional $4 million goes to BCCI.
Jadeja's was the second name in the auction and Chennai swung into action, determined to enlist the Saurashtra player. But they faced strong resistance from Deccan Chargers which forced the bid to a tiebreak as both franchises bid $2 million. But the Hyderabad side's challenge fizzled out in the secret bid that followed the tie-break. It is said that Deccan submitted a bid for Rs5 crore whil... Read full story
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