KKR's 'SRK' Tribute To Mitchell Starc As Massive IPL 2024 Auction Price Breaks Internet

Australian cricket team fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player ever in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a massive price of Rs 24.75 crore. Compatriot Pat Cummins broke the record first after he was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.50 but it was short-lived. KKR were involved in an intense bidding war with Gujarat Titans but it was the two-time champions who finally got the deal done. Social media users were left completely stunned by the record-breaking bid from KKR and the official handle of the franchise came up with a special 'Iron Man' tribute for the veteran Australia pacer. They also released a brilliant video for their new signing featuring a special touch of owner Shah Rukh Khan.

We won, Mr. Starc! pic.twitter.com/twJ3VmCPDl

The pacer started an insane bidding war that lasted for minutes, with Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) locking horns first. Once they backed out, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) went ahead with an even bigger bidding war, crossing the Rs 20.50 crore spent by SRH on Cummins. Eventually, GT backed out at Rs 24.75 crore and KKR got Starc for a record-breaking prize.

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We have received Alyssa Healy's exclusive reaction to Mitch Starc getting picked in the #IPL2024Auction pic.twitter.com/HOUOa8PFTY

"The record created not long back is BROKEN! Most expensive player of all time Pat Cummins Mitchell Starc Mitchell Starc is SOLD to #KKR for INR 24.75 Crore #IPLAuction | #IPL," tweeted IPL's official X (Twitter) handle.

Cummins and Starc in Australian Dressing Room. pic.twitter.com/lHRzzXgzL5

Starc made his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction after years, having last