“Over The Top, Nobody Is Worth…”: Sunil Gavaskar On Mitchell Starc’s IPL 2024 Salary | Cricket News

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has questioned Kolkata Knight Riders’ determination to spend Rs 24.75 crore on Mitchell Starc for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Starc returned to the IPL public sale after a niche of 5 years, turning into the costliest participant within the historical past of the IPL auctions. KKR have been concerned in a bidding struggle with Gujarat Titans earlier than finally securing the Australian pacers companies for Rs 24.75 crore. 

Speaking on Starc’s transfer to KKR, Gavaskar mentioned no participant is value that sort of cash.

“Over the top, to be absolutely frank. I don’t think anybody is worth that kind of money. If Starc can make an impact and win maybe four out of the 14 matches that he plays, then you can say money’s worth. Then if he makes contributions in the other games – absolutely fantastic,” Gavaskar instructed Star Sports.

The legendary batter went on to say that Starc should bowl match-winning spells in opposition to high groups like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

“He has got to bowl match-winning spells in at least four out of the 14 matches, and maybe the crucial matches against the Mumbai Indians, the Chennai Super Kings and RCB, because these three have top-class batting lineups. Bowl those teams out and you could even then say – money’s worth,” he added.

Starc final performed within the IPL for RCB in 2014 and 2015. In 2018, he was roped in at a value of INR 9.40 crore by KKR, however he couldn’t participate after sustaining an harm.

Last yr, Starc took 16 wickets in 10 matches as Australia lifted the 2023 ODI World Cup after beating India within the ultimate.

Starc grew to become the second participant to breach the 20-cocre mark after team-mate Pat Cummins was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.5 crore on the identical day within the IPL 2024 public sale held in Dubai on Tuesday.

He will return to the IPL after an hiatus of eight years. In the 2014 version, he showcased his bowling prowess by claiming 14 wickets in 14 matches at a mean of 28.71. 

The following yr, Starc elevated his efficiency, amassing 20 wickets in 13 matches with an excellent common of simply 14.55. Notably, he achieved his finest figures of 4/15 throughout the 2015 season.