Australian pacer Mitchell Starc becomes the most expensive player in the history of IPL. In the IPL auction 2024 going on in Dubai’s Coca Cola Arena, Cummins sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 24.75 crore. This is the highest bid for any player.
In a heated auction battle, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians were looking for the services of a top overseas fast bowler. MI takes the initial lead as the bidding quickly rises to 8 crore. However, DC remains in contention, signaling they have the financial firepower to compete. Just when it seemed like a two-way tussle, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a bold entry with a bid of 9.8 crore, adding a new twist to the competitive bidding war.
As anticipated, the bid reached the 10 crore mark. A new contender, Gujarat Titans (GT), enters the race, led by Nehra’s preference for left-arm fast bowlers. The auction took an exciting turn as Mitchell Starc, making a return to the IPL after eight years, remains a highly sought-after player, maintaining his status as a favorite among the franchises.
This time Gautam Gambhir has joined the team as the mentor and it would be interesting to see how he uses the services of this pacer.
Before Starc, Pat Cummins was sold to SRH for INR 20.50 Crore and just after an hour, it was Starc who surpassed Cummins to become the most expensive player in the history of IPL.
