4 Players who were bought most times at IPL Auctions

There are multiple reasons why certain players keep going back to the auction pool. At times, it is their performance. At times, it is their price tag and the extra cushion that the franchises want ahead of the auctions. It is also a combination of both at times.

Hence, there are multiple players who have gone into the auction pool on many occasions. Thus, as a result, they’ve ended up playing for multiple teams as well. However, some players have been bought back by the same team in the next auction for a lesser price.

Check out the players who have been bought most times in the IPL Auction history:

4. Amit Mishra (6 times)

It is surprising to see a player who has been as consistent as Amit Mishra shift so many teams. He is the second-highest wicket-taker (174 wickets) in the history of the IPL. No other player has as many hat-tricks (three – 2008, 2011 and 2013) as Mishra in the IPL.

However, the leg-spinner constantly switched teams. In fact, Mishra has played only for three IPL teams but he’s constantly found himself in the auctions. In 2008, he signed up for Delhi Daredevils and played for three years. It was then in 2011, Mishra was bought by Deccan Chargers and in 2013 and 2014, when they were terminated, he turned out to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

But in 2015, the leggie was back to the Delhi franchise. He played for three seasons before he was back in the auction pool. But in 2018, he was again bought by Delhi Capitals and remained with them until 2021. Thereafter, injuries marred his progress as a cricketer and remained away from any action for a long time.

However, in 2023, when the 'Impact rule' was introduced in the IPL, franchise Lucknow Super Giants realized his wealth of experience could immensely benefit them ahead and hence in the IPL 2024 season, Lucknow roped him into their side.