The 2011 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction marked a pivotal moment in the history of the league. Now 14 years later, it is still widely considered the most significant auction in IPL history.

The auction saw some of cricket's biggest names, including Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders), AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore), and Yuvraj Singh (Pune Warriors), among others, find new homes. However, the most talked-about signing of the day was that of Rohit Sharma.