India’s left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed, with a base price of 2 crore, attracted bids from CSK and LSG. Known for his variations, Khaleel was seen as a strong option for both Ekana and Chepauk. CSK led the bidding at 4.8 crore, and LSG eventually pulled out. DC opted not to use their RTM, and Khaleel was successfully bought by CSK for 4.8 crore.