Imagine sitting at home in Sydney, Australia, and suddenly finding out you’re worth a whole lot of money! That’s exactly what happened to Mitchell Starc during the IPL 2024 auction.
Starc had been busy doing regular stuff like mowing the lawn, taking care of his dogs, and even cooking dinner. But while doing all this, he was eagerly waiting to see how much IPL teams would bid for him. His teammate and Australian cricket captain, Pat Cummins, had already got a massive deal worth INR 20.5 crore (that’s like loads of dollars) with the Sunrisers Hyderabad team. Everyone thought Starc might beat this record.
Finally, after what felt like forever, the bidding for Starc began. And boy, did it get exciting! Teams like Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Starc’s old team, Kolkata Knight Riders, started competing to get him. Even Gujarat Titans joined in. The bidding kept going higher and higher until Starc’s value reached a whopping INR 24.75 crore. That’s way more than what Cummins got earlier! It was like a crazy 17-minute match between these teams just to get Starc in their squad.
Starc was as surprised as his wife, Alyssa Healy, who was giving him updates from Mumbai, where she’s playing for the Australian women’s cricket team. Starc couldn’t believe what was happening! When he spoke to Star Sports later, he was still shocked but really happy to join Kolkata Knight Riders.
He didn’t play much in the IPL before because of injuries and playing for Australia. But now, he’s excited to return to the IPL with Knight Riders. Even though they spent a lot on him, they also smartly managed to get nine other players for their base price. Starc sees this big price tag as proof of his experience and skills under pressure.
Starc is not just a fast bowler; he’s a game-changer! He can swing the ball magically, and when he bowls, it’s like magic on the field. Plus, he can also bat pretty well in the end overs. He’s really focused on playing well for Australia, and now he’s excited to play in the IPL again.
Remember the amazing World Cups Australia won? Starc was a key player then, and now he’s bringing all that experience to Knight Riders. He’s also looking forward to playing at the famous Eden Gardens ground in Kolkata. He thinks the fans there will be awesome!
For Starc, this IPL journey is a bit unexpected but super exciting. He’s all set to show his amazing bowling skills, hitting those stumps, and giving his best on the field. And guess what? He’s going to join the Australian team soon for the next cricket match against Pakistan.
Amidst all this cricket excitement, Starc and his wife are planning a Christmas celebration full of cricket fun. And Starc can’t wait to share this fantastic news with his teammates. He knows they’ll be pretty thrilled too!
