4. Krishnappa Gowtham [6.2 crores]

19-year-old, Krishnappa Gowtham is an Indian first-class cricketer who plays for Karnataka. His professional career began on a high note when he emerged as the second-highest wicket-taker in the U15. In the 2016–17 Ranji Trophy season, Gowtham picked up two consecutive five-wicket hauls, against Delhi and Assam.
In October 2017, he scored his maiden first-class century, batting for Karnataka against Assam in Ranji. He was bought by Mumbai Indians for 2 crores in the previous season but didn”t get to play a single game.
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