Dubai, Oct 2 (UNI) In one of the biggest surprises of the inaugural ILT20 Auction, India’s senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin failed to attract a bid today despite entering with the highest base price of USD 120,000. The veteran off-spinner’s name drew no takers, overshadowing even the record signing of the day.

While Ashwin’s omission raised eyebrows across cricketing circles, West Indies opener Andre Fletcher emerged as the headline act. MI Emirates splurged USD 260,000 to secure him for a fourth successive season, making him the most expensive player of the auction.

England’s Scott Currie nearly matched Fletcher’s price, fetching USD 250,000 from Dubai Capitals. Gulf Giants showed faith in England all-rounder Liam Dawson, spending USD 170,000, while Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq jo

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