There have been several deals made by English players with all-rounder Sam Curran becoming the most expensive player in IPL history in the 2023 season snapped up by former side Chennai Super Kings for 2.4 crores (£225,000).

CSK also signed fast bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to his first IPL contract, while Will Jacks joined Mumbai Indians, after previously with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, for 5.25 crore (£495,000).

England newcomer Jacob Bethell, 21, also landed his first contract with RCB while seamer Brydon Carse was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali went unsold in the first round but was later picked up by defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.

They join England teammates Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone and captain Jos Buttler, who have agreed day one deals.

Adil Rashid, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Duckett were among the unsold England players, while Australian sluggers Steve Smith and David Warner also failed to complete a deal.

Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became the record buy, with Lucknow Super Giants paying 27 crore (£2.54 million) for his services.

Pant returned to cricket during last year’s IPL after a 14-month layoff due to a car accident.