India's middle order batsman Yuvraj Singh, an 'icon' player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is shocked at the low price Australia's skipper Ricky Ponting has commanded in the landmark auction and said his unavaibility in the first season may be one of the reasons.

"Surprised? Shocked is a better word for it. One of the world's best player has gone for only $4,00,000. But may be it was thought he was going to Pakistan so he wouldn't be available," said Yuvraj.

On what could be the reason behind Ponting's compatriot Andrew Symonds proving to be the second most expensive player at the auction, Yuvraj felt the all-round ability of the the lanky allrounder might have tilted the scale in his favour. "Symonds is an allrounder, he can hit big, clear the stadium and that perhaps could have helped in his bid," he said.

Yuvraj also said the Indian cricketers in Australia had moved on from the news on auction front and their focus was back on doing well in the tri-series. "The general reaction among cricketers was that it was bound to happen.

For us the CB series is very important, then the finals then the Test and then IPL will come into the picture. The young players, although are very happy to have received such a good money so early in their careers," he said.