The Australian left-arm quick Mitchell Starc went under the hammer and subsequently, spurred a bidding war between KKR and GT.
Mitchell Starc is married to Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy. They are the third married couple to play International Test cricket.
Mitchell Starc coming through several injuries is still one of the most impactful and skilled fast bowlers Australia has ever produced.
Australia's paceman, said he still feels some discomfort in his finger after fracturing a tendon in a fielding accident in December, but he hopes to be back in the team for the thi...
"I had strong opinions on it and had a conversation, and that's where it is. I spoke to George at length, it was a good conversation. Many different things were floated there."
Mitchell Starc won the Allan Border Award for the first time in his career, joining Glenn McGrath, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Johnson as the other pacers.
Chris Gayle's name is not there in the IPL 2022 mega auction.
Mitchell Starc last played in the IPL in 2015 when he was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise.
Mayank Agarwal was joined on the shortlist by New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel and Australian pacer Mitchell Starc.
The second day of the third Ashes Test in Melbourne saw a fighting effort from England bowlers to limit the damage and dismiss Australia for 267.