Cricket enthusiasts witnessed a spectacle at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai as Australian pace duo Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins commanded astronomical sums, leaving fans and analysts alike in awe. The auction, held on Tuesday, created headlines with eye-popping bids for the two standout pacers.
Mitchell Starc, in particular, etched his name in IPL history by becoming the highest-paid player ever, receiving a staggering bid of Rs 24.75 crore. The momentous occasion occurred just minutes after his Australian captain and teammate, Pat Cummins, secured a substantial Rs 20.50 crore paycheque from Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Record-Breaking IPL Auction Sees Starc and Cummins Fetch Staggering Figures
The bidding war intensified when Kolkata Knight Riders decided to break the bank for Mitchell Starc, surpassing even the lofty bid for Cummins. Starc, who last participated in the IPL in 2015, found himself at the center of a bidding frenzy, leading to an unparalleled salary package.
While the auction buzzed with excitement, not everyone shared the jubilation. Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra expressed his dissatisfaction with the exorbitant price tags attached to the Australian pacers. Chopra raised concerns about the fairness of such high bids, particularly when players of the caliber of Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, with the potential to break records, are not part of the auction pool.
The jaw-dropping figures from the IPL 2024 auction have sparked discussions not only about the market dynamics but also about the perceived value of players in the ever-evolving landscape of T20 cricket. As the league continues to break new ground, the astronomical sums for Starc and Cummins set the stage for an electrifying and high-stakes IPL season ahead.
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