Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins Set New IPL Auction Records
Australia's World Cup-winning bowlers become the most expensive signings in IPL history, with Starc bought for nearly $3 million and Cummins for nearly $2.5 million.
- Australia's Mitchell Starc became the most expensive signing in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for nearly $3 million.
- Australia captain Pat Cummins was also a record-breaking signing, being bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for nearly $2.5 million.
- Both players were part of Australia's World Cup-winning team last month.
- New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell was bought by Chennai Super Kings for $1.68 million, 10 times his base price.
- England's Harry Brook was bought by Delhi Capitals for around £380,000, while Chris Woakes joined Punjab Kings for approximately £420,000.