Dhaka: Pakistan’s star cricketer Shahid Afridi has been auctioned for $700,000 in a fierce chase in the first ever Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Thursday.The most highest in this season
According to report, Barisal Burners beat Duranta Rajshahi buying Chris Gayle at $551,000 after bidding got tied between two teams. Gayle will be available in the Barisal Burners from April 14.
The franchises fought in the auction to secure Afridi amid an intense bidding.
Tension in the auction house mounted when all the teams, except Barisal, called over $500,000 for Afridi.
Sylhet was ready to buy him at $500,010, Chittagong $600,000, Rajshahi $540,000 and Khulna $612,000. He was sold to Dhaka finally at $700,000.
