Alyssa Healy clarifies viral ‘drinking video’ after Starc’s historic IPL bid. After Mitchell Starc was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 24.75 crore. A video of Alyssa Healy drinking beer and making expressions went popular on social media.
Mitchell Starc, an Australian left-arm seamer, made history by being the most expensive player in IPL auction history during the IPL 2024 auction on Tuesday, December 19. The towering left-arm seamer sold to KKR for a hefty 24.75 crore as he prepares to return to the cash-rich league after an eight-year absence.
Following the record bid for Starc, a video of his wife, Australia women’s captain Alyssa Healy, drinking in celebration went viral. However, it eventually discover that the video an old one and had nothing to do with Starc’s record sale.
Healy has clarified the situation, saying she was in the gym practicing for the upcoming multi-format series against India and ‘wasn’t thinking of drinks’.
“I was working out at the gym.” According to social media, he was not thinking of beers. I was in the gym, working hard and watching it all happen. But certainly, an incredible day for him and Pat (Cummins). ” Healy cited by The Cricket Lounge as adding.
Starc has only appeared in two IPL tournaments for Royal Challengers Bangalore, in 2014 and 2015. In his IPL career, the Sydney-born cricketer appeared in 27 matches with the franchise. Taking 34 wickets at an average of 20.38 and an economy of 7.17. Notably, he was also purchase by KKR for INR 9.4 crore at the IPL 2018 auction. However, due to a leg injury, She forced to withdraw from the competition.
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Pat Cummins bought by SRH for INR 20.50 Crore
Meanwhile, a few minutes earlier, Australia captain and Starc’s teammate Pat Cummins became the most expensive player in IPL auction first as he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 20.50 Crores. Cummins broke Sam Curran’s record as the England all-rounder sold for INR 18.50 Crores to Punjab Kings during the IPL 2023 mini-auction.
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