IPL 2024 auction sets record as Mitchell Starc becomes most expensive player

The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to grow in popularity, with the 2024 auction seeing Australian bowler Mitchell Starc become the most expensive player ever, sold for Rs. 24.75 crore to Kolkata Knight Riders. This marks a significant increase in player prices since the league's start in 2008, when MS Dhoni was bought for Rs. 9.5 crore. The trend of rising bids reflects the league's financial success and fan engagement. As anticipation builds for the 2025 auction, it is expected that bidding wars will continue, potentially leading to even higher player prices. The IPL has become a major financial force for both players and teams.