As the Indian Premier League (IPL) gears up for another thrilling season, each franchise is mapping out a game plan to clinch the championship title. As reported by Hindustan Times, the recent IPL auction saw lavish spending with franchisees collectively shelling out a staggering amount of Rs 230.45 crore.
Amidst the frenzy, Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made headlines by spending a record Rs 24.75 billion to acquire the services of Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc. He has been awarded the title of the highest paid player in IPL 2024. .
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Pat Cummins, who was praised for leading Australia to a historic victory at the 2023 World Cup, will replace Aiden Markram as Sunrisers Hyderabad captain. With his high-profile move, Cummins has emerged not only as the new captain but also as the highest-paid captain in IPL 2024.
Under the ownership of Kalanithi Maran's SUN Group, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the services of Cummins for a whopping Rs 20.50 crore. The Australian cricketer's extraordinary leadership in the 2023 World Cup has impressed many, putting him ahead of competitors like KL Rahul, who leads Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and manages Rs 170 crore. in a high position.
Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya followed suit, securing the third and fourth positions respectively in the list of highest paid captains of IPL 2024.
In a recent development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India