Sensational bidding war for Australian pacer Mitchell Starc in the IPL 2024 auctions with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has triggered a fresh comparison between his IPL contract and annual pay from Cricket Australia.
The Dubai’s Coca Cola arena witnessed heightened excitement as Mitchell Starc’s name resonated, igniting a fierce bidding contest. Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians initiated the battle, reaching 9.40 crores before KKR stepped in, and Gujarat Titans joined, propelling the bid beyond ₹20 crore.
Starc secured a staggering 24.75 crores in the bidding, making him the second player in IPL history to exceed ₹20 crores. Kolkata Knight Riders emerged triumphant, marking Starc’s return to the IPL after an eight-year hiatus.
The intriguing aspect lies in Starc’s IPL contract, which surpasses his annual pay from Cricket Australia. With 24.75 crores for the IPL stint, Starc stands to earn almost double in 60 days compared to his reported annual salary of ₹12.50 crore from Cricket Australia.
As per the reports – Salary of Mitchell Starc
– Annual: ₹12,47,06,592.00
– Monthly: ₹1,03,92,216.00
– Weekly: ₹23,98,203.69
– Daily: ₹4,79,640.74
