Dhawal Kulkarni – 2 Crores
Dhawal Kulkarni was a happy man when the auction got over as the headlines flashed with 2 Crores for him. It was perhaps a reward for his dominating performances for Ranji titans Mumbai in the domestic arena. Kulkarni’s career was on a rise as a result. He had just won his international call and the Lions’ decision to get him on board was perhaps another great achievement in his career. He later lived up to his reputation by snapping 18 wickets in 17 matches and playing a huge role in his team’s semi-final finish. His consistent performance relieved the skipper and coach from worrying about the bowling department to a great extent.