#2. Gautam Gambhir – $2.4 million
After three disappointing seasons in IPL, KKR have invested heavily into Indian players in the 2011 auction. They have gone all out for Gautam Gambhir who looked impressive in the first three seasons with Delhi Daredevils.
The southpaw has since then led the franchise to two IPL titles in the next six seasons and KKR have become a major powerhouse in the league.