Video: Pune wins bidding war for ₹14.5-crore Ben Stokes
English all-rounder Ben Stokes, who became the most expensive overseas player to be sold in any edition of the IPL, was fought for by five franchises before Rising Pune Supergiants signed him for ₹14.5 crore. The bidding war's end brought relief to the Pune contingent, with Pune coach Stephen Fleming congratulating the team owner after successfully signing the English all-rounder.