First bidding war of many in IPL auctions: Auctioneer on MS Dhoni's signing in 2008

Recalling the 2008 IPL auction, auctioneer Richard Madley termed MS Dhoni's signing by CSK as the first bidding war of many in IPL. MS Dhoni was roped in by CSK for $1.5 million and MI were among the franchises who were part of the bidding war. Ex-CSK owner N Srinivasan had said he was clear at any price for Dhoni.