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IPL 2024 Auction: Unraveling the Cricket Carnival
The IPL 2024 Auction witnessed some jaw-dropping moments, making cricket enthusiasts sit on the edge of their seats. From record-breaking bids to surprising snubs, the auction had it all. Let’s delve into the thrilling highlights of the event.
Mitchell Starc: Breaking the Bank
Australians Rule the Roost
The spotlight was on Australian pace sensation Mitchell Starc, who emerged as the most expensive player in the auction. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made history by acquiring Starc for a whopping 24.75 crores. The seasoned World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins, joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad for a staggering 20.5 crores.
Shocking Snubs: Hazlewood Unsold
Unpredictability at Its Peak
In a surprising turn of events, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood went unsold despite his impressive stint with the World Champion Australian team. The base price of 2 crores couldn’t attract any bids, leaving fans and experts astonished.
Pace Battery’s Millionaires
Dazzling Deals for Speedsters
Teams like Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad didn’t hold back in making some of the fastest bowlers millionaires. Harshal Patel (Punjab Kings), Alzarri Joseph (RCB), and young sensation Jhye Richardson (Gujarat Titans) all crossed the 10-crore mark.
Head and Mitchell: Million-Dollar Duo
Kiwi Power in Demand
Daryl Mitchell, the standout performer in the ICC Cricket World Cup, became Chennai Super Kings’ prized possession with a hefty bid of 14 crores. Travers Head, the hero of the World Cup final, was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 6.8 crores.
IPL 2024 Auction Sold Players list
Player | Team | Amount
- Rovman Powell | RR | 7.4 crores
- Harry Brook | DC | 4 crores
- Travis Head | SRH | 6.8 crores
- Vanindu Hasaranga | SRH | 1.5 crores
- Rachin Ravindra | CSK | 1.8 crores
- Shardul Thakur | CSK | 4 crores
- Ajmatullah Omarzai | GT | 50 lakhs
- Pat Cummins | SRH | 20.5 crores
- Gerald Coetzee | MI | 5 crores
- Harshal Patel | PBKS | 11.75 crores
- Daryl Mitchell | CSK | 14 crores
- Chris Woakes | PBKS | 4.2 crores
- Tristan Stubs | DC | 50 lakhs
- KS Bharat | KKR | 50 lakhs
- Chetan Sakariya | KKR | 50 lakhs
- Alzarri Joseph | RCB | 11.5 crores
- Umesh Yadav | GT | 5.8 crores
- Shivam Mavi | LSG | 6.4 crores
- Mitchell Starc | KKR | 24.75 crores
- Jaydev Unadkat | SRH | 1.6 crores … and many more.
Uncapped Players Making Waves
Rising Stars Shine Bright
The uncapped players didn’t miss out on the action either. Gerald Coetzee from South Africa and Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur bagged significant deals. The young Indian talent Samir Rizvi caught the eye of Chennai Super Kings, securing an 8.4 crore deal.
In the grand theater of the IPL 2024 Auction, cricketing fortunes were made and broken. From the skyrocketing bids for established players to the surprises of unsold stalwarts, the auction was a roller-coaster ride for fans worldwide. As we eagerly await the next IPL season, one thing is certain – the cricketing extravaganza continues to capture hearts and create legends.
