#8. Ravindra Jadeja- $2 million
Ravindra Jadeja was released by Rajasthan Royals for the 2012 season and he has been one of the most promising young talents in the country at that moment.
Chennai Super Kings were quick to understand his potential and they went for the player as he fetched a massive $2 million at the end making him one of the biggest buys ever in IPL history.