IPL 2023 is set to begin on March 31, 2023 , and is considered one of the most star-studded events in sports history. image credit: Google

The event features franchises that bid for players during an auction, with high-performing players getting higher stakes. image credit: Google

The list of IPL 2023 most expensive players includes four foreigners and one Indian player. image credit: Google

Nicolas Pooran from West Indies Cricket team was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 16 crore. image credit: Google

Ben Stokes, originally from England, was purchased by Chennai for Rs. 16.25 crore. image credit: Google

KL Rahul was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 17 crore , making him one of the most expensive Indian players in IPL 2023. image credit: Google

Cameron Green, an Australian all-rounder, was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs. 17.50 crore. image credit: Google

Sam Curran from England made it to the top of the list, with Punjab Kings offering Rs. 18.5 crore to retain him. image credit: Google

Virat Kohli, who was the most expensive player in previous IPL seasons, is not on the list this year. image credit: Google

IPL 2023 is expected to be watched by over half a billion people on online platforms alone, and fans are eagerly waiting for the performance of these expensive players. image credit: Google