IPL Auction 2024 Live Updates: Mitchell Starc goes to KKR for ₹24.75 crore,Pat Cummins goes to SRH for ₹20.50 crore
- Mitchell Starc returns to IPL in record-breaking deal: Kolkata Knight Riders splash 247.5 million rupees ($2.98 million) for Australian fast bowler, setting a new IPL auction record.
- Harshal Patel soars, grabs second-highest bid: The Indian pacer fetches a whopping 11.75 crores for Punjab Kings, solidifying his place among the league's most valuable players.
Surreal 🫣
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 19, 2023
INR 24.75 Crore 💰#KKR fans, make way for Mitchell Starc who's ready to bowl in 💜💛#IPLAuction | #IPL pic.twitter.com/E6dfoTngte
- Young talent shines: South Africa's Gerald Coetzee and New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell land multi-million dollar deals with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings respectively, showcasing their rising potential.
- Pat Cummins tops charts initially: The Aussie skipper becomes the most expensive player in IPL history with a 20.50 crore bid from Sunrisers Hyderabad, before Starc eclipses the record.
- Franchises strategize with limited budgets: This year's auction features smaller purse allocations compared to the 2022 mega auction, but competition remains fierce as teams vie for 77 available slots.
- High stakes and excitement galore: The event continues to enthrall fans globally, as franchises meticulously build their squads for the upcoming season.