Session 2:
The second session began with a surprise – iconic Indian batsman Sourav Ganguly, formerly captain of Kolkata Riders, remained unsold. His base price was set at USD 400,000.
Cameron White, Australian batting wizard, was the next million dollar player, going to Deccan Chargers for USD 1.1 million.
South African batting all-rounder, and one of the game's contemporary greats, Jacques Kallis, also went for USD 1.1 million. KKR were the successful bidders for this iconic player.
Indian batting sensation, Rohit Sharma, was the next to be sold, going to Mumbai Indians for an incredible USD 2 million.
Explosive Australian batting all-rounder Andrew Symonds fetched a handsome USD 850,000 bid by the Mumbai Indians.
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman, Kumar Sangakkara, captain and mainstay of his national side, was won by the Deccan Chargers for USD 700,000.
Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, the ever-popular Adam Gilchrist, was the next player to be auctioned. KXIP won the services of the well-loved cricketer for USD 900,000.
Rahul Dravid, Indian batting legend, was bought by Rajasthan Royals for USD 500,000.
South African bastman, and captain of the formidable national side, Graeme Smith, went to Team Pune for USD 500,000.
This marked the end of the second group of cricketers up for auction.
Set C began with Indian batting star, and handy wicketkeeper, Robin Uthappa who was bought by Team Pune for USD 2.1 million.
South African bowler Johan Botha was the next to go, sold to the Rajasthan Royals for USD 950,000.
VVS Laxman, the stylish middle order batsman from India, was sold to Team Kochi for USD 400,000.
New Zealand spin wizard Daniel Vettori was picked by RCB for a sum of USD 550,000.
Brendon McCullum, New Zealand batsman and IPL's first hero, went to Team Kochi who shelled out USD 475,000 for his services.
Feisty Indian fast bowler, the irrepressible S Sreesanth, was sold to Team Kochi for USD 900,000. The Kerala lad would be happy to represent his home franchise in the IPL.
West Indian batsman Chris Gayle was the other player to remain unsold in the session; his base price was set at USD 400,000. Players who remain unsold in this round will be up for sale again later in the auction, giving franchisees another go.
Indian pacer Irfan Pathan attracted a great deal of bidding but was ultimately sold to Delhi Daredevils for a staggering USD 1.9 million.
The last player to come up for auction before the session broke for lunch on the first day was fast bowler and winner of the Purple Cap for IPL 2009, RP Singh. He was bought by Team Kochi for USD 500,000.
