2023-12-19 18:33:29
The 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) got off to a thrilling start with the star auction taking place on the first day, with Australian players making headlines by fetching record amounts. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins were the stars of the day, as they fetched eye-watering sums in the auction.
Mitchell Starc was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering Rs 24 Crore 75 Lakh, after stiff competition from Mumbai, Delhi, and Gujarat. Pat Cummins, on the other hand, became the first player to fetch more than 20 crores in the auction, as he joined Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20 crores and 50 lakhs. New Zealand player Daryl Mitchell also made a hefty profit, being auctioned by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14 crore.
On the Indian front, Harshal Patel was snapped up by Punjab Kings for Rs 11 Crore 75 Lakh, while Shardul Thakur joined Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore. Kumar Kushagra, a wicketkeeper-batsman from Jharkhand, made significant gains by joining Delhi Capitals for Rs 7 crores and 20 lakhs. However, some big names like Steve Smith, Josh Hazelwood, Lockie Ferguson, Manish Pandey, and Karun Nair went redundant as the IPL teams refrained from bidding for them.
The first day of the auction saw a total of 56 players going under the hammer, with some big surprises and exciting acquisitions. Fans can expect more drama and excitement as the auction continues.
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