Top 5 Unexpected Moments from the IPL 2024 Auction
The 2024 IPL auction hit the headlines for some outstanding business transactions and also errors from a couple of franchises.
3. In the history of auctions, a player reached the 20-crore mark for the first time
In the marquee business event, two Australia players crossed the INR 20-crore mark. The Aussie captain Pat Cummins was snapped up for INR 20.50 crore by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). With the huge amount, he also surpassed England’s Sam Curran to become the costliest player in IPL. With this record, Cummins also became the first player to receive more than INR 20-crore contract in the league.
A few moments later, Starc overtook Cummins and became the most expensive player in the history of IPL. As discussed earlier, Starc went to KKR team for a whopping sum of INR 24.75 crore. After witnessing these massive deals, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to witness the performances of both speedsters.
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