Dubai’s Coca Cola arena erupted in anticipation as Mitchell Starc’s name echoed through the venue, making him the player everyone was eagerly awaiting. The bidding war kicked off between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, reaching an intense battle until 9.40 crores. Delhi Capitals exited the competition, surprising everyone as KKR stepped in, and Mumbai Indians withdrew. This paved the way for Gujarat Titans to challenge KKR, escalating the bid to over ₹20 crore.
Starc became the second player in IPL history to surpass ₹20 crore, following Pat Cummins’ earlier sale to SRH for 20.50 crores in the same auction. The bidding between Gujarat Titans and KKR reached a thrilling climax, with Starc’s price hitting 24.75 crores. Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious, sealing the deal for the returning Starc.
Mitchell Starc, with a base price of Rs 2 crore, makes a comeback to the IPL after an eight-year hiatus. His last stint was with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015, and despite being bought by KKR for Rs 9.4 crore in 2018, he couldn’t play due to injury. Starc’s return is highly anticipated, given his reputation as an experienced overseas pace bowler, especially after being part of Australia’s World Cup-winning team.
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