Know the highest paid captain in IPL 2024.No, it's not Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli – Lifestyle News

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. .

Ahead of the auction, strategic maneuvers by franchises like Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) further intensified the competition.Mukesh AmbaniMI secured Hardik Pandya for Rs 1.50 crore while RCB invested Rs 1.75 crore on Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.

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Pandya has just been named captain to lead Gujarat. Titans, who won the title in his debut season, did not win the title of the most expensive captain in IPL 2024, but his big move grabbed attention.Surprisingly, the mantle doesn't stop at KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, or MS Dhoni. Read on to find out who holds this prestigious position.

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 (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the first 21 matches of IPL 2024. The tournament will begin in Chennai on March 22nd with a showdown between Chennai Super Kings. and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The dates of subsequent games will wait to be confirmed until the next general election is finalized. schedule.