In a significant move during the IPL 2024 auctions, Mumbai Indians successfully acquired the services of South African speedster Gerald Coetzee for a noteworthy sum of 5 crore.
Prior to the IPL 2024 mini-auction, Coetzee had expressed his interest in playing for Chennai Super Kings. In an interview ahead of the auction, the Proteas star bowler pitched his desire to join the Chennai franchise, praising them as a powerful and awesome team. Coetzee specifically mentioned his eagerness to play under the leadership of MS Dhoni, considering it a massive opportunity to learn from one of the greatest captains in cricket history.
The defending IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, have established themselves as the most successful team in the league, clinching their fifth title in 2023 by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, despite Coetzee’s initial inclination towards CSK, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious in securing the talented pacer for the upcoming IPL season.
