The Financial Express

‘Absolute nonsense’: Lalit Modi rejects Sundar Raman’s role in IPL auction, says ‘I designed it, he wasn’t even hired’

Modi pointed to the rollout of the franchise prospectus in the last quarter of 2007 and the sale of teams on January 24, 2008 ...
Yardbarker

Picture shows gavel, auction sheet from inaugural IPL auction

The inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL 2008) auction sheet, which featured the former India and Chennai Super Kings Captain, MS Dhoni, was shared by former IPL auctioneer Richard Madley in 2019. It ...
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IPL Auction: RR's most expensive player in each IPL season

The Rajasthan Royals (RR), champions of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008, lifted the trophy under the leadership of Shane Warne, with key contributions from Sohail Tanvir, Yusuf Pathan, ...
The Financial Express

Preity Zinta Wanted Mumbai for $76M, Got Mohali Instead: Here’s What Everyone Bid in IPL 2008 Auction

Lalit Modi shared the original Indian Premier League bid document from 2008 which revealed which entity bid how much to acquire a franchise. It showed Preity Zinta's interest in Mumbai ...