Ben Stokes becomes the most expensive foreign player in IPL

With capable seam bowling all-rounders at a premium, Stokes was in the wish-list of five franchises, who engaged in tough bidding.(AFP)

The newly appointed England Test vice-captain became the first million dollar buy of the 10th edition auctions. (Photo:AFP)

Stokes was one of seven marquee players with a base price of 2 crores. RPS forked out 14.5 crores for his services – more than seven times his base price (Photo: AFP)

The 25-year-old becomes the most expensive international player ever in IPL history (Photo: AFP)

Earlier, Kevin Pietersen was retained by Delhi Daredevils in 2014 using right to match card. Pietersen cost them 9 crores, making him the most expensive foreign player in IPL (BCCI)

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was the costliest buy after the first round of IPL players' auction, going to Rising Pune Supergiants for a whopping Rs 14.50 crore after an intense bidding war. (Photo: AP)