ENGLAND’S TOP FIVE AT THE IPL

Liam Livingstone

A team-mate of Howell at the Kings after being snapped up for £1.1m in the auction.

Tymal Mills

Signed by the IPL’s most successful franchise, Mumbai Indians, for £147,000.

Jonny Bairstow

One of the IPL’s most consistent performers will join up with Kings with a £650,000 price tag after England’s Caribbean tour.

Jos Buttler

The England man was retained by the Rajasthan Royals for this year’s tournament.

Moeen Ali

Like Buttler, Moeen was on the retained list for a powerful Chennai Super Kings franchise.