Starc and Cummins shatter records at the IPL 2024 auction...CRICKET NEWS
#cricket #cricketnews #mitchellstarc #cummins #autralia #iccworldcup2023 Starc and Cummins Make History at IPL 2024 Auction The IPL 2024 Auction witnessed a fierce bidding war for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 winning captain Pat Cummins and his teammate Mitchell Starc. The event, held in Dubai, served as a platform for top players to secure coveted spots in the world's premier domestic T20 league, leading up to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Within a mere two hours, records were shattered as four teams engaged in intense bidding for Pat Cummins, ultimately making him the most expensive player in IPL history. However, this record was short-lived, as fellow Australian Mitchell Starc surpassed it later in the auction. Sunrises Hyderabad secured Cummins for a staggering INR 20.50 crore, while Starc was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for an impressive INR 24.75 crore. Cummins' acquisition surpassed the previous record set by Sam Curran at INR 18.50 crore in the previous year's auction. The bidding war involved Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrises Hyderabad. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders engaged in a fierce battle with Gujarat Titans for Starc's services before emerging victorious. Following his leadership in securing Australia's record sixth title at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India, Cummins' demand was expected to be high. He will be joining forces with compatriot Travis Head, who was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 6.80 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, welcomed back Starc after a five-year hiatus, adding him to a lineup that includes overseas stars such as Andre Russell, Jason Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Sunil Narine. While Sunrisers Hyderabad made significant investments, they also made a strategic move by securing the No.3 ranked T20I bowler in the world, Wanindu Hasaranga, at a base price of INR 1.5 crore. Across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell fetched a substantial amount as Chennai Super Kings secured his services for INR 14 crore. Additionally, CSK made a savvy move by acquiring promising emerging star Rachin Ravindra from the World Cup for a mere INR 1.80 crore. Among the international stars, West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 7.40 crore, while up-and-coming South African pacer Gerald Coetzee will join the Mumbai Indians after being bought for INR 5 crore. The capped Indian players also saw high demand, with Harshal Patel securing a significant INR 11.75 crores from Punjab Kings, and Shardul Thakur returning to Chennai Super Kings for INR 4 crore after a bidding war with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
