All-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham became the most expensive uncapped player in IPL after being bought by CSK for ₹9.25 crore in IPL 2021 auction. He is followed by Krunal Pandya, who was bought by Mumbai Indians for ₹8.8 crore in IPL 2018 auction. Pawan Negi, Varun Chakaravarthy and Riley Meredith are next at ₹8.5 crore, ₹8.4 crore and ₹8 crore, respectively.