IPL 2024 Auction: Are Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins overpriced? Netizens have their say

In a stunning twist of events, Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has not only shattered financial records but has also surpassed the benchmark set by compatriot Pat Cummins in the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured Starc with a whopping bid of 24.75 Cr, establishing him as the highest-priced player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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In the earlier stages of the auction, Pat Cummins had claimed the title of the IPL's costliest player, finalizing a deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 20.5 crore after a fierce bidding war.

Here are the 10 most expensive players in the Indian Premier League:

Mitchell Starc - 24.75 Cr (Kolkata Knight Riders) (2024)

Pat Cummins - 20.50 Cr (Sunrisers Hyderabad) (2024)

Sam Curran – 18.50 Cr (Punjab Kings) (2023)

Cameron Green – 17.50 Cr (Mumbai Indians) (2023)

Ben Stokes – 16.25 Cr ( Chennai Super Kings) (2023)

Chris Morris – 16.25 Cr (Rajasthan Royals) (2021)

Yuvraj Singh – 16 Cr (Delhi Daredevils ) (2015)

Nicholas Pooran – 16 Cr (Lucknow Super Giants) (2023)

Pat Cummins – 15.50 Cr (Kolkata Knight Riders) (2020)

Ishan Kishan – 15.25 Cr (Mumbai Indians) (2022)

However, the burning question arises: do these players truly justify their hefty price tags? Cricket enthusiasts flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to not only discuss the considerable sums spent but also to share memes on this intriguing topic.

It's noteworthy that India is currently engaged in a face-off against South Africa in the 2nd ODI at St George's Park in Gqeberha. Kuldeep Yadav has granted Rinku Singh his inaugural ODI cap, marking his debut today as a replacement for Shreyas Iyer, who has been released from the squad to prepare for the upcoming Test series.