IPL fans were excited about the auction after trading, retaining, and releasing players because it makes or breaks the composition and balance of any franchise. While some franchises excelled with their impressive bidding at auction, others were disappointed with their decision-making. Let us look at the worst IPL auction bids that the owners regretted later.

1. Kane Richardson

The Royal Challengers Bangalore has a history of not having a proper bowling arsenal. They lack balance, which is frequently crucial in IPL. Bangalore stunned everyone when they signed Australian medium-pacer Kane Richardson for a whopping INR 4 crore. Richardson had entered the IPL auction with a base price of INR 1.5 crores, which was thought to be a lot for a player of his caliber. Richardson lacks raw pace and is a bowler who can be taken to the cleaners in the shortest format due to his reliance on a change of pace. He last appeared in the IPL in 2016.

2. Jaydev Unadkat

After receiving bids of INR 11.5 crores and 8.4 crores, Unadkat received a bid of INR 3 crores from Rajasthan Royals, much to everyone's surprise. Apart from his left-arm angle, the Saurashtra pacer is severely lacking in skills, whether with the new ball or at the fag-end. Given how he has performed for Rajasthan in the past, the team's continued interest in him makes little sense.

3. Saurabh Tiwari

The signing of left-handed batsman Saurabh Tiwary by Mumbai Indians was one of the biggest surprises of the IPL auction. The defending champions paid the base price of INR 50 lakhs for him. Mumbai is known for making some brilliant auction moves, but the decision to go with Tiwary does not appear to be one of their best. Tiwary, who played alongside Virat Kohli in the 2008 U-19 World Cup, has failed to live up to his potential.

4. Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood, an Australian pace bowler, is well-known for his ability with the red ball. For his ability to bowl consistent line and length, he has been compared to the great Glenn McGrath. However, he has little or no reputation in the game's shortest format. The right-arm pace bowler has a dismal record in T20 internationals, conceding 9.61 runs per over. He was signed by MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings for INR 2 crores as his base price.

5. Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh, an Australian all-rounder, was a surprise pick in the IPL auction. Sunrisers Hyderabad paid a base price of INR 2 crores for the seaming all-rounder. He is regarded as one of the best all-rounders in Australia's domestic circuit. Despite having enormous talent, the 28-year-old has yet to translate it into performances. He also has an average record in T20 cricket.

6. Andrew Tye

LSG signed Andrew Tye last year at his base price of INR 1 crore, based on his previous bowling performances in the league. He had three games in the league to show off his bowling skills and regain his old form. However, the pacer failed to impress with the ball, taking only two wickets for 9.72 runs per over.

7. Yuvraj Singh

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) competed for Yuvraj Singh in the 2015 mini-auction. Finally, DC paid him INR 16 crore for his services. However, the former legendary batter made the team's decision regrettable, as he managed only 248 runs in 14 games with a strike rate of 118.09. Following his poor season performance, the franchise let him go ahead of the 2016 mini-auction.

8. Mashrafe Mortaza

KKR paid INR 2.6 crore for Mashrafe Mortaza's services in the 2009 auction. However, in the 48th game, the veteran was given a chance against the Deccan Chargers and scored 58 runs in four overs. His erratic bowling hurt the team's chances in the match. Brendon McCullum trusted him to defend 21 runs in the game's final over. However, Bangladesh's star cricketer failed to seize the opportunity, as Rohit Sharma hammered him for 26 runs and led the Chargers to victory.

9. Andrew Flintoff

Andrew Flintoff was the one who drew the franchise's attention in 2009. At the 2009 mini-auction, the former English cricketer was sold to CSK for INR 7.55 crore. After investing so much in him, the franchise expected some incredible all-around performances from him. However, despite appearing in three games for CSK in the competition, he failed to impress with both bat and ball. With only 62 runs and two wickets, he was a letdown for his franchise. He got ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury.

10. Deepak Hooda

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) paid INR 3.6 crore for Deepak Hooda in the 2018 mega auction. The franchise expected him to be a finisher, based on his power-hitting ability. However, he was unable to contribute much to the team, accumulating only 87 runs in nine games with a strike rate of 107.40. Despite his subpar performances in 2018, the franchise kept him in its plans for the 2019 season. However, his numbers deteriorated in 2019, as he only managed 64 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 101.58.