[Watch] Alyssa Healy's Pure Gold Reaction Goes Viral As Husband Mitchell Starc Bags INR 24.75 Cr
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Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) carnival, cricketers from all around the globe witnessed a big payday at the auction proceedings. Established international cricketers, as well as promising Indian uncapped players, turned millionaires as franchises poured crores of rupees in Dubai yesterday.
Having said that, the World Cup-winning Australian team members were hot favorites. From Travis Head to Pat Cummins to Mitchell Starc triggered a tense bidding war, which shattered league records.
Firstly, Australian captain Pat Cummins bagged a whopping contract of 20.25 crores after SRH went bonkers in his pursuit. However, a couple of hours later, Cummins' record of the most expensive IPL player was broken by his Aussie comrade Mitchell Starc.
Starc announced his return to IPL after a long layoff owing to injury concerns and national duties. Naturally, he had the attention of almost every other top-tier IPL team.
While the initial proceedings began at two crores, KKR and GT went all in. An intense bidding war escalated between Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra, and neither was ready to put a foot down. Within no time, Starc's bid rose over 24 crores, thus making him the costliest pick in IPL history.
In the end, KKR emerged victorious as they claimed Mitchell Starc for a record-breaking salary of 24.75 crores.
Healy shares multi-dollar reaction On Starc's mega payday
While Starc rejoined the big payday, his wife and acclaimed Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy went through all kinds of emotions. In a video widely shared on social media, Healy seemed initially nervous as she watched the auction proceedings live on her phone screen.
However, as Starc's bid shattered all-time high league records, Alyssa initially seemed shocked but later posed a wide smile as she couldn't control her excitement. Indeed, it was a big moment to cherish for the Starc family.
The man of the hour also shared a video message to thank KKR for its support and faith. While he is unsure of how he can do justice to this payroll, Starc promised to give his absolute best in the upcoming IPL season to bring glory to KKR.