EXPLAINED: Why Punjab spent record-breaking Rs 18 cr on Chahal

Leggie Yuzvendra Chahal became the most expensive spinner in the Indian Premier League history. Chahal doubled Rashid Khan's previous record for a spinner, which was Rs 9 crore. Punjab needed an experienced spinner like Chahal. Chahal and Arshdeep Singh, at Rs 18 crore each, are now the most expensive Indian bowlers ever in the IPL.