Former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir had nothing but praises for new KKR acquisition Mitchell Starc after the franchise broke the bank to sign the Australian pacer in the recently concluded IPL 2024 mini auction.
Starc broke the record of the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he went to KKR for INR 24.75 crore. Earlier in the auction, former KKR star and Starc's compatriot Pat Cummins went SRH for INR 20.5 crore.
Following the big-money acquisition, KKR mentor Gambhir explained why the Kolkata-based side went all guns blazing in the auction for the speedster.
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Gautam Gambhir explains why KKR broke the bank for Mitchell Starc
Gambhir, who returned to the franchise ahead of a new IPL season as their mentor, spoke to Jio Cinema after the mini auction in Dubai.
He said,
He is an X-factor, there is no doubt about that. Someone who can bowl with the new ball, bowl in the death overs and more importantly, someone who can lead the attack. He is going to be of massive help to our two domestic bowlers because both of them are very talented and you need someone to help them out in the middle and Starc covers those bases, Gautam Gambhir spoke to Jio Cinema.
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How much did Kolkata Knight Riders pay for Mitchell Starc?
The KKR think tank had its task cut out going into the mini auction. The two-time champions needed a premiere fast-bowling overseas player, following the release of Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee.
Starc was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a sum of INR 24.75 Crore.
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