Virat Kohli becomes most expensive player in IPL history
Virat Kohli was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for â¹17 crore for IPL 2018, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians) and MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) were retained for â¹15 crore each, the second-highest retention amount. Australians David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Steve Smith (Rajasthan Royals) were retained for â¹12 crore each.