IPL Auctions 2024 | Mitchell Starc Dethrones Pat Cummins To Become Most Expensive Player In History
Mitchell Starc will be playing for KKR in IPL 2024 (Twitter)
In a dramatic turn of events at the IPL Auctions 2024, the spotlight was on the intense bidding war that unfolded between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders for the coveted Australian pacer, Mitchell Starc.
After a prolonged battle that stretched for about 15 minutes, Gujarat Titans initially seemed to have secured Starc, dethroning his teammate Pat Cummins. However, in a surprising twist, Gujarat Titans pulled back, paving the way for Kolkata Knight Riders to acquire Starc for a staggering 24.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.
The bidding war was nothing short of a spectacle, with both teams, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders, engaging in a relentless back-and-forth battle for Starc's services. The climax saw the Gujarat Titans stepping back, allowing Kolkata Knight Riders to clinch the deal for the Australian pace sensation.
Interestingly, earlier in the auction, Pat Cummins, the Australian skipper and Starc's teammate, had already created history by becoming the most expensive player ever in the IPL.
After leading Australia to a sixth 50-over World Cup title just a month ago, Cummins secured a monster payday of 20.5 crore as Sunrisers Hyderabad outbid Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Chennai Super Kings for his services.
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