IPL 2021 Auction: Twitter reacts as Punjab Kings sign up Jhye Richardson for whopping Rs 14 crore

Punjab Kings have signed up Australia fast-bowler Jhye Richardson for a whopping amount of Rs 14 crore. In the process, the pacer became the third bowler to break the Rs 10-crore barrier in the ongoing IPL 2021 auction. Prior to him, Chris Morris became the most expensive player in the IPL when Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 16.25 crore while Royal Challengers Bangalore signed up Glenn Maxwell for 14.25 crore.

Quality overseas fast-bowlers have always been in demand in the IPL and thus, Richardson was expected to get a lucrative IPL deal in the auction especially after his impressive performance in the recently-concluded season of the Big Bash League. The right-arm fast-bowler had finished the tournament as its highest wicket-taker.

Richardson picked up 29 wickets at a stunning average of 16.31 and played a crucial role in Perth Scorchers’ march to the final where they lost to Sydney Sixers. The 24-year old did struggle towards the end of the competition but overall, he managed to make a big impression. He was able to find significant swing both ways at good pace in the BBL and will be looking to deliver a similar performance in his maiden IPL season.

Punjab Kings beats competition from others to sign Jhye Richardson:

After the poor performance of their bowlers in IPL 2020, Punjab Kings needed a quality bowler and they went all out for Jhye Richardson. In IPL 2020, Punjab had the second-most expensive attack as they conceded at an economy-rate of over 8.5. Their fast bowlers were dismal for the most part of the season especially in death overs where they conceded at 11.86.

Perhaps that is why Punjab went all out for Richardson who had set his base price at Rs 1.5 crore. Royal Challengers Bangalore made the opening bid for the pacer before Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings entered the race. Interestingly, Punjab had dropped out while Delhi and Bangalore went for the bowler before joining the race at Rs. 7.50 crore. In the end, Punjab beat Bangalore in the race to sign up Richardson.

Here are some reactions on Jhye Richardson’s IPL contract:

Umesh Yadav is applying for Australian citizenship! 😂

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 18, 2021

My girlfriend Sarah just turns to me and goes… ‘why aren’t you a bowler?’ 🤣

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) February 18, 2021

Maxwell and Richardson! Brand Australia always helps. Good to see Piyush Chawla with Mumbai Indians. A fine addition to an exceptional team. #IPLAuction2021 #IPL2021

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) February 18, 2021

My mom had suggested me to become a fast bowler , but I ended up listening to my dad 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ . My mom always had the vision in the house, it’s pretty obvious now , isn’t it 😋😅#IPLAuction2021 #fastbowlersdealinginmillions

— DK (@DineshKarthik) February 18, 2021

Bid war was expected for Jhye Richardson ,but not this big .. 🤪💵 #IPLAuction #IPLAuction2021

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) February 18, 2021

Bowlers’ Day Out #IPLAuction2021

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 18, 2021

I can’t believe Jhye Richardson will be getting paid more than Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer. The franchises should be paying the Indian players more. At least the Indian economy benefits more from it and they get experienced lPL players #IPL2021Auction #IPL

— WallStreetBetsUK (@WallStrBetsUk) February 18, 2021

If an inexperienced player in IPL
like JHYE RICHARDSON can get 14crs

Imagine @ahealy77
If your hubby was in auction

would have got Easily 15+ that's (26lakh AUS Dollars)

You would have life time of happiness @ahealy77

— Dhruvin Panchamia (@Dhruvin_04) February 18, 2021

Jhye Richardson and Glenn Maxwell Big bash form brings crores in their accounts. Too expensive, as expected #IPLAuction #IPL2021

— Khelu choudhary 🇮🇳 (@im_kv_choudhary) February 18, 2021

Glenn Maxwell, Chris Morris and Jhye Richardson Right now #IPL2021 #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/501V0zyXuf

— Mohd Kamaal (@MohdKamaal20) February 18, 2021

David Malan who thought that he would become the Most Expensive Player in IPL, Every Team will Bid For Him. 🤣😛😂
Le his Reaction After getting sold for just ₹ 1.5 cr#IPLAuction2021 #IPL2021 #PunjabKings #MumbaiIndians#CSKandRCB#ArjunTendulkar#JhyeRichardson
#16.25 pic.twitter.com/BCECDATEMX

— Kb@42 (@iammysterious42) February 18, 2021

How's life treating you, Jhye Richardson?!#IPLAuction

— Farzan Patel (@TheTipsyParsi) February 18, 2021

Jhye Richardson Rs 14 crore
too expensive

Umesh Yadav Rs 1 crore
too cheap

🤷‍♂️#IPLAuction

— 々TIGERHOLIC_DEEP々 (@Tigerholic_deep) February 18, 2021

By bagging Dawid malan and Jhye Richardson @PunjabKingsIPL are in best possible stronghold position right now…..Surely this IPL gonna hit different for Zintians🔥❤️

— Yogiraj Giri (@badshah_29) February 18, 2021

Jhye Richardson goes to KXIP.

Now RCB need one/two good overseas bowlers. Maybe Jason Behrendroff. #IPLAuction2021

Then #IPL2021 will be fun🤩 tough competition & treat for actual cricket lovers.

P.S. Hope Dew won’t be a big factor in matches & pitches will help bowlers!

— Keyur Chauhan (@Keyur_chauhan) February 18, 2021

Jhye Richardson sold for 14 cr.. @PunjabKingsIPL kis baat k itne paise de rahe ho bhai #IPLAuction2021

— Rameez Siddiqui (@rizz_sidd) February 18, 2021

Jhye Richardson Wow 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

— Brenton Alp (@BrentonAlp) February 18, 2021

Jhye Richardson – 14 Crore
Umesh Yadav – 1 Crore

This shows the mindset of the teams
~ Ashish Nehra#IPLAuction#IPL2021

— Cricket 🦗 (@ZaidStatsman) February 18, 2021