“2 Overpaid Guys Taking part in IPL Closing”: Mitchell Starc Reveals Hilarious Chat With Pat Cummins

Data tumbled in the course of the Indian Premier League (IPL) public sale final 12 months because the Rs 20 crore mark was breached not as soon as, however twice. After SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) signed Australia captain Pat Cummins for Rs 20.5 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) broke the file as soon as once more, splashing Rs 24.75 crore on Mitchell Starc. The bidding sequence acquired some blended response from followers and specialists. Whereas some justified the worth, there have been some who have been left questioning about whether or not the duo deserved such excessive a bid.

Whereas Starc was fairly costly in the course of the group stage of IPL 2024, he got here when it mattered probably the most, delivering match-winning performances in Qualifier 1 and the ultimate.

Cummins, alternatively, thrived on his management position at SRH, and was instrumental in taking his staff to the ultimate, the place the 2016 champions misplaced to Starc’s KKR.

Throughout a latest interplay, Starc has now admitted that each him and Cummins have been a bit overpaid, and likewise revealed that the 2 had snort about it. 

“Did Chortle. Pat & I received paid a good bit. We performed the primary recreation & 9 weeks later we play once more in finals. All of the sudden it goes from 2 overpaid guys to those 2 are taking part in the ultimate,” Starc mentioned on Willow Discuss Cricket Podcast.

Lately, former Australia pacer Brett Lee ignored his compatriots whereas naming the very best bowler throughout codecs at present. He described India’s Jasprit Bumrah as the very best bowler on the planet.

“He’s the very best bowler in all codecs proper now and leads the assault. Bumrah can sustain an incredible tempo whereas shaping the brand new ball away. His match efficiency demonstrated his management talents, taking about 15 wickets with outstanding financial system. He’s completely distinctive, and India is deserving of reward for his or her accomplishments,” added the previous Aussie pacer.