IPL Auction 2024: Unravelling Rachin Ravindra’s Rs 1.8 crore signing deal

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published Nov 18, 2023 Published Nov 18, 2023

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IPL’s Milestone

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Female Power

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Experienced Hand

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New Replacement

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Past Auctioneers

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Art Major

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Christie’s Stint

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