The most thrilling auction has finally come to an end and Mitchell Starc has become the most expensive player of this 2024 IPL league out of 333 players.
Introduction
Briefly explain the nature of IPL auctions and their significance.
Highlight the record-breaking price tag of the most expensive player in IPL 2024.
Mention who the player is and to which team they were auctioned.
The highly anticipated auction of the 2024 IPL began on December 19, 2023. The auction was held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The auction was broadcast live on all the streaming platforms in the nation. This year IPL is going to be bigger than ever and this is why a total of 333 players were shortlisted for auction.
This time Australia’s Mitchell Starc broke the record of being the most expensive player and bagged a total of INR 24.75 Crore for Kolkata Knight Riders. Pat Cummins also broke the record of the most expensive player Sam Curran and sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 20.5 Crore.
Pic Courtesy: Twitter by Official handle of KKR.
Meet the Player
Provide a short biography of the player, including their nationality, playing style, and past team affiliations.
Briefly delve into their recent cricket performances and achievements, particularly those leading up to the auction.
Discuss what factors might have contributed to their high price tag (e.g., skills, demand, team needs).
Born in New South Wales, Australia on Jan 30, 1990, Starc has the best figures in an inning when on a losing side. As a left-arm fast bowler, Starc performed phenomenally, becoming the first bowler to have fastest 200 wickets in ODI that too in just 102 matches. Starc’s world cup record is a milestone in itself becoming the fastest bowler to have 50 wickets in a World Cup.
As a left-hand batsman, Starc became the 11th batsman to have most runs in a career without a hundred. Starc’s IPL career hasn’t been so long, telling that he needs to use his April-May leave to recharge his body and spend time with his wife Alyssa Healy. This prominent player has played a total of 27 matches till date in this tournament. He played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in his last IPL.
Despite his less known participation in IPL his records, stats and World Cup performance made him the most expensive player in the IPL 2024.
Analyzing the Deal
Compare the player’s auction price to previous records in IPL history.
Explain the potential rationale behind the team’s decision to spend such a high amount on this player.
Analyze the possible impact of this acquisition on the team’s performance and overall balance.
Mr. Starch debuted in IPL 2014 against Delhi Capitals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He was sold for INR 5 Crore to Royal Challengers. He played a total of 27 matches in 2 seasons of IPL (2014-2015) taking 34 wickets with an economy of 7.17.
Though Starc hasn’t played in IPL so much but his performance in other formats made him a great choice for the selectors. This time KKR’s is ambitious to win the IPL 2024 and probably this is why the KKR has played their biggest bet on the star player.
Well the possibilities of having Mitchell Starc will definitely impact KKR’s performance. A collaborative effort is still necessary for having an impactful result. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, KKR has performed really well in their previous leagues.
It will be amazing to see what value Mitchell Starc will bring in the IPL 2024 charts.
Wanna Know who is the most expensive player in the IPL Year wise?
| Year | Player Name and Year | Price (in INR) |
| 2008 | M.S. Dhoni (CSK) | 9.5 Crore |
| 2009 | Kevin Peterson (RCB), Andrew Flintoff (CSK) | 9.8 Crore |
| 2010 | Shane Bond (KKR), Kieron Pollard (MI) | 4.8 Crore |
| 2011 | Gautam Gambhir (KKR) | 14.9 Crore |
| 2012 | Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 12.8 Crore |
| 2013 | Glenn Maxwell (MI) | 6.3 Crore |
| 2014 | Yuvraj Singh (RCB) | 14 Crore |
| 2015 | Yuvraj Singh (DD) | 16 Crore |
| 2016 | Shane Watson (RCB) | 9.5 Crore |
| 2017 | Ben Stokes (RPS) | 14.5 Crore |
| 2018 | Ben Stokes (RR) | 12.5 Crore |
| 2019 | Jaydev Unadkhat (RR), Varun Chakravarthy (KXIP) | 8.4 Crore |
| 2020 | Pat Cummins (KKR) | 15.5 Crore |
| 2021 | Chris Morris (RR) | 16.25 Crore |
| 2022 | Ishan Kishan (MI) | 15.25 Crore |
| 2023 | Sam Curran (PBKS) | 18.5 Crore |
| 2024 | Mitchell Starc (KKR) | 24.75 Crore |
Potential Consequences:
Discuss the broader implications of such high-priced auctions within the IPL ecosystem.
Explore the potential consequences for other players, teams, and the overall financial health of the league.
Briefly touch on ethical considerations or criticisms surrounding large spending in player auctions.
It is no surprise that the BCCI is the richest board and they spend a lot on their players. it all begin with the beginning of IPL when sponsors
The BCCI allotted a limited number of cash for every franchise and each and every franchise has to buy all their players in this limited cash. So, that the overall auction won’t affect the financial health of the league.
Well, it is always a matter of concern for the franchise for buying players at such a high price. Each and every franchise and sponsors associated with this league is on a run to boost their business and buying players is an investment for them.
Some people do criticize for such large spending on a single player but IPL is all about excitement and money. Excitement we all know but when it comes to money every firm wants their hand on it, because IPL is the most expensive cricket league of all time. Franchises do make a lot of money in these business transactions.
Conclusion
Recap the key points about the most expensive player in IPL 2024.
Offer a final opinion on the significance of this event and its potential impact on the future of the IPL.
Leave the reader with a thought-provoking question or closing statement.
Mitchell Starc plays for Australian Cricket Team as a left-arm bowler and left-handed batsman. In the recent world cup, Starc played phenomenally well and contributed in winning the ICC 2023 World Cup for his team.
The IPL is the most exciting premier league with some of the highest viewership in the sports league. The real question is, do expensive players make any difference?
From the Commercial point of view, it does impact on viewership because numbers bring more numbers which means Higher the viewership: Higher the business is.
From the point of view of performance, it is completely subjective to answer, because players like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Gautam Gambhir and many more have played immensely well; but never ever been sold to such high prices. So, it is clear being the most expensive player has no impact rather performance matters.
Sam Curran bagged the title of being the most expensive player in IPL 2023 and sold to Punjab Kings, but he was not able to deliver the promises and there are many more in the list.
So, will Mitchell Starc be able to deliver the promise which KKR and his fans are anticipating?
Frequently Asked Questions
Mitchell Starc is the most expensive player in the history of IPL.
Yes, MS Dhoni will play IPL 2024.
Sam Curran was the most expensive player of IPL 2023.
He will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024.
The base price of Mitchell Starc was INR 2 Crore.
