India, Sept. 16 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most-watched leagues around the world; not just the matches, but even the player auction is widely consumed by audiences worldwide. Every year, fans tune in to see which player will ultimately fetch the record bid, be it the mega or mini auction. However, seasoned India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is not a fan of the auction, saying it takes a toll on players' mental health. The 36-year-old made a candid admission, saying he, too, has struggled to stay calm and maintain his composure during auctions, despite being an established name in Indian cricket.

Bhuvneshwar's IPL journey began with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2010, when he was signed for INR 6 lakh, but he d...