IPL 2024 Auction Recap: Starc and Cummins Shine as 72 Cricketers Find Homes
25 December 2023
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0 IPL 2024 Auction: Star-Studded Roster Unveiled with Shocking Twists
The IPL 2024 Auction witnessed unprecedented excitement as 72 cricketers found new homes, with a jaw-dropping ₹230.45 crore spent collectively. Let’s dive into the thrilling details of the sold and unsold players, unveiling the surprises that unfolded during this cricketing spectacle.
Costliest Buys Steal the Limelight
In a dazzling display of wealth, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins emerged as the costliest buys of the auction. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) splurged a whopping ₹24.75 crore to acquire Starc, surpassing Cummins’ record set just moments earlier at ₹20.5 crore with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Uncapped Talents Turn Millionaires
The IPL 2024 Auction proved to be a life-changing event for uncapped Indian cricketers. Shubham Dubey and Sameer Rizvi’s fortunes soared as they were picked up by Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹5.8 crore and ₹8.4 crore, respectively.
Big Paydays for Indian Pacers
Indian pacers also commanded attention in the auction. Umesh Yadav and Shivam Mavi secured lucrative deals, fetching ₹5.8 crores and ₹6.4 crores, landing with Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) respectively.
International Stars and Surprising Snubs
While some international players clinched hefty contracts, others faced disappointment. Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand attracted a ₹14 crore bid from CSK, while notable names like Steve Smith, Karun Nair, and Manish Pandey went unsold. The overseas keeper and spinner category, including Josh Inglis, Kusal Mendis, Adil Rashid, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, surprisingly found no takers.
Auction Highlights
– Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders engaged in a fierce bidding war for West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell, who eventually went to RR for ₹7.40 crore.
– Punjab Kings broke the bank for Harshal Patel, securing him for ₹11.75 crore.
– Chennai Super Kings strategically picked up Shardul Thakur (₹4 crore) and Rachin Ravindra (₹1.8 crore) in the second set.
– Australia’s Travis Head, the World Cup final hero, fetched ₹6.8 crore from SRH after a bidding war with CSK.
– Uncapped Australian left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson stole the spotlight, going for a staggering ₹10 crore to Gujarat Titans.
Full List of Sold and Unsold Players
Sold Players for
Rajasthan Royals
Rovman Powell (West Indies) – ₹7.40 crore
Mark Wood (England) – ₹6 crore
Riley Meredith (Australia)- ₹4.2 crore
Shubham Dubey (India)- ₹5.8 crore
Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan)- ₹6.2 crore
Punjab Kings
Rilee Rossouw (South Africa) – ₹8 crore
Harshal Patel (India) – ₹11.75 crore
Chris Woakes (England) – ₹4.2 crore
Kuldeep Yadav (India) – ₹3.8 crore
M Siddharth (India) – ₹1.5 crore
Sanjay Yadav (India)- ₹2.8 crore
Liam Livingstone (England) – ₹9.75 crore
Delhi Capitals
Harry Brook (England) – ₹4 crore
Tristan Stubbs (South Africa) – ₹50 lakhs
Travis Varun (India) – ₹1.5 crore
Vishnu Vinod (India) – ₹4.2 crore
Shahbaz Ahmed (India) – ₹4.4 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Travis Head (Australia) – ₹6.80 crore
Pat Cummins (Australia) – ₹20.5 crore
Jaydev Unadkat (India) – ₹1.6 crore
Andrew Tye (Australia) – ₹1.1 crore
Kyle Mayers (West Indies) – ₹5.5 crore
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) – ₹1.5 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders
Manish Pandey (India) – ₹50 lakh
KS Bharat (India) – ₹50 lakhs
Chetan Sakariya (India) – ₹50 lakhs
Mitchell Starc (Australia)** – ₹24.75 crore
Lungi Ngidi (South Africa)- ₹7.75 crore
Ben McDermott (Australia) – ₹6 crore
Chennai Super Kings
Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)- ₹1.8 crore
Shardul Thakur (India) – ₹4 crore
Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) – ₹14 crore
Rohan Kadam (India)- ₹4.4 crore
Chris Jordan (England) – ₹4.4 crore
Sameer Rizvi (India) – ₹8.4 crore
Jason Holder (West Indies) – ₹8 crore
Gujarat Titans
Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan) – ₹50 lakh
Umesh Yadav (India) – ₹5.8 crore
Spencer Johnson (Australia) – ₹10 crore
Mumbai Indians
Gerald Coetzee (South Africa)- ₹5 crore
Dilshan Naveen-ul-Haq (Afghanistan) – ₹4.2 crore
Madushanka (Sri Lanka)- ₹4.6 crore
Jalaj Saxena (India)- ₹1.3 crore
George Garton (England) – ₹2 crore
Mohammad Shami (India)- ₹6.8 crore
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand)- Base price
Alzarri Joseph (West Indies) – ₹11.5 crore
Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand) – ₹5 crore
Sompal Kami (Nepal)- ₹50 lakhs
Mohammad Siraj (India) – ₹8.5 crore
Riyan Parag (India)- ₹2.2 crore
Finn Allen (New Zealand) – ₹3 crore
Sarfaraz Khan (India) – ₹2 crore
Lucknow Super Giants
Shivam Mavi (India) – ₹6.4 crore
Deepak Hooda (India) – ₹4.8 crore
Vivek Singh (India)- ₹4.8 crore
Unsold Players:
- Evin Lewis (West Indies)
- Jason Roy (England)
- Mitchell McClenaghan (New Zealand)
- Alex Carey (Australia)
- Ashton Agar (Australia)
- Devdutt Padikkal (India)
- Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)
- Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa)
- James Neesham (New Zealand)
- Hashim Amla (South Africa)
Conclusion
The IPL 2024 Auction left fans and pundits alike in awe with its high-octane bidding wars, surprising picks, and unsold marquee players. The stage is now set for an electrifying season as teams gear up to unleash their newly acquired firepower on the cricketing battlefield. The countdown to IPL 2024 has begun, promising cricket enthusiasts a riveting spectacle like never before.
