IPL 2024 auctions have been held in Dubai on Tuesday and grabbed a variety of limelight, as per the expectations. Australia pacer Mitchell Starc grew to become the spotlight of the occasion as he acquired the heaviest paycheck within the historical past of the event. The 33-year-old Aussie was offered to Kolkata Knight Riders at a heft quantity of 24.75 crore. Not solely him, however Australia skipper Pat Cummins was additionally not far behind as he was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.50. Both the Australia stars surpassed Sam Curran‘s report of being the most costly purchase, who was earlier purchased by Punjab Kings for Rs 18.25 crore in 2023 auctions.

The sale of Starc and Cummins left many former cricketers and followers astonished. India spin legend Anil Kumble acknowledged that the franchises needs to be allotted a separate purse for abroad gamers as Indian gamers get sidelined throughout the auctions.

“That’s where I think you seriously need to look at a separate purse for the overseas because otherwise, you will have players not coming into the big auction, especially the foreign players who are in demand. They will choose the smaller auction where you know that you’re going to go for a double-digit or even more and today was a classic example,” Kumble stated whereas talking on Jio Cinema.

“Yes, those two are exceptional players but Starc hasn’t played in the IPL since 2015. He isn’t the youngest of the lot, and Pat Cummins doesn’t have a great T20 record as a bowler. He is the captain of Australia, he’s done exceptionally for them,” he added.

Kumble additional acknowledged that spending a hefty quantity of Rs 45 crore on Cummins and Starc was “unprecedented” as solely 4 abroad can function in Playing XI for a workforce.

“To go for Rs 45 crore on Starc and Cummins at an auction like this – yes this was unprecedented and we never thought that the 20 crore barrier will be broken – but I certainly believe that since only four players can play in the Playing XI and you have 8 out of the 25, I think it’s only fair that you have a 40 or 45 percent salary of the overall cap for overseas guys,” stated Kumble.

“You have actually high-quality Indian gamers. Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, who will probably be this and pondering what is going on on,” he added.