Tuesday 21 February 2017 11:06, UK
Big business and bigger bucks - the Indian Premier League auction didn't disappoint as Ben Stokes was sold to the Rising Pune Supergiants for a whopping £1.7m.
In all eight English players will take part in the IPL when it begins on April 5 - more than ever before - with Sussex seamer Tymal Mills going to the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a surprising £1.44m.
Mark Butcher and Rob Key joined Matt Floyd to assess the fallout from the bidding and you can hear their analysis on the winners and losers in the latest Sky Sports Cricket podcast.
Download the podcast here to hear their views on a range of topics, including:
- why this year's tournament might just represent the biggest opportunity of Stokes career so far
- how Mills managed to attract such an impressive bid and how the paceman can help RCB end their title jinx
- just how crucial Woakes' versatility might prove in the competition after a 'coming of age' summer with England
- why playing spin on slower pitches will be vital for Jason Roy's on-going development at the top of the order
In addition, Butch and Keysy will assess each team's strengths and weaknesses and reveal which franchise they think is the team to beat.
For all this and more, download the latest Sky Sports Cricket podcast now!
Watch exclusive coverage of the 2017 IPL on Sky Sports, from April 5.
