IPL 2024 auction: Mitchell Starc returns to IPL with a bang! Sold for 24.75 crores to KKR

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc came into the IPL auction after a gap of 9 years.

Australian speedster, Mitchell Starc returns to IPL auction after an nine-years long gap. Widely regarded as a reliable asset for Australian cricket team, the seasoned bowler possesses a unique skill set that makes him a formidable force on the pitch.

Known for his lightning-quick pace, he adds a potent weapon to any team’s bowling arsenal. With the ability to consistently troubling the batters and take crucial wickets, he promises to be a game-changer in IPL. Having graced Royal Challengers Bangalore squad in the 2014 and 2015 seasons, he left an indelible mark with his performances.

Mitchell Starc sold to Kolkata Knight Riders

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc entered the IPL 2024 auction at a base price of 2 crores, and he got sold to KKR for a whopping price of 24.75 crores. There was a bidding war for Australian pacer between KKR and GT. He overtook his Australian bowling partner Pat Cummins and became the most expensive player in history of IPL.

Mitchell Starc in the IPL previously

IPL journey of Mitchell Starc has been a tale of resilience and intermittent brilliance. Having joined Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014, his impact was immediately felt with two spectacular diving catches against Kings XI Punjab. However, the season was not without its controversies, marked by a heated altercation with Kieron Pollard, resulting in fines and a charge under IPL’s code of conduct.

In 2015, he faced a delayed start due to a knee injury, but upon his return, he led Bangalore’s bowling charge, Unfortunately, the following year saw him miss the IPL due to a foot fracture. Despite a high-profile purchase by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018, he never took the field due to a tibial bone stress injury.

The 2019 season brought contractual complexities, with Kolkata releasing him ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Starc pulled out from the 2022 IPL season, citing “bubble fatigue.” He has taken a total of 34 wickets in 27 matches.

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