Cape Town: The second edition of Indian Premier League, beginning here Saturday, has been insured for USD 286 million, more than double the amount -- USD 125 million -- spent last season, owing to terror threats.

Besides, the whopping sum for overall insurance for the tournament, India and Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has attracted the highest individual insurance cover of USD 10.5 million.

Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh follow behind with Sri Lankan Sanath Jayasuriya of the Mumbai Indians commanding the highest price among overseas players.