The IPL 2024 auction, featuring 333 registered players, concluded with 72 finding buyers among the ten participating franchises.
Held on December 19 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, this mini-auction set the stage for the upcoming tournament. Notably, Pat Cummins fetched an impressive INR 20.50 crore bid from Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Mitchell Starc secured an even higher bid of INR 24.75 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders, breaking the INR 20 Cr barrier in IPL auction history.
These acquisitions marked them as the two most expensive players ever sold. While other players received substantial bids, the reasons behind these purchases remain undisclosed by the franchises.
Why Rilee Rossouw is the Worst Buy for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 Auction?
In a surprising move during the IPL 2024 auction, Punjab Kings invested INR 8 Cr in Rilee Rossouw, known as one of the premier T20 batters globally. Rejuvenating his career with the South African team, Rossouw was tasked with filling the void left by the release of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, offering a similar aggressive batting style.
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However, this decision raised eyebrows, given Rossouw’s below-par performance in IPL 2023, where he managed 209 runs in 9 games with just one fifty. Despite a commendable strike rate of 148.25, his inconsistency, reflected in an average of less than 30, poses a challenge. With a formidable reputation in T20 cricket, the question lingers whether Rossouw can justify his substantial price tag for Punjab Kings.
