There were several deals secured by England players with all-rounder Sam Curran, who became the most expensive player in IPL history in the 2023 season, picked up by former side Chennai Super Kings for 2.4 crore (£225,000).

CSK also signed fast bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton for his first IPL deal, while Will Jacks joined Mumbai Indians, having previously been with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, for 5.25 crore (£495,000).

England newcomer Jacob Bethell, 21, also earned his first contract with RCB while seamer Brydon Carse was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali went unsold in the first round, but was later picked up by defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.

They join England team-mates Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone and captain Jos Buttler, who earned deals on day one.

Adil Rashid, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Duckett were among the England players to go unsold, while Australia batters Steve Smith and David Warner also failed to secure a deal.

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became the record buy, Lucknow Super Giants paying 27 crore (£2.54m) for his services.

Pant returned to cricket in last year’s IPL after a 14-month lay-off because of a car accident.