Chopra opined Kohli would go for 42 crore in IPL auction. “The remaining INR 50 crore should set aside for international cricketers. ” Aakash Chopra predicted that Virat Kohli would ask for INR 42 crore.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has stated that ace Indian batsman Virat Kohli might fetch up to INR 42 crore in the IPL auction if clubs bid for him.
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, two of Australia’s top pacers, surpassed every record in the IPL 2024 auction. Cummins became the most expensive player in IPL history when he sign by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 20.5 crore. However, Mitchell broke the 20 crore threshold for the second time, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history.
Kolkata Knight Riders signed the ace pacer for a staggering INR 24.75 crore. After viewing the prices of Cummins and Starc, Aakash Chopra believes that Indian elite players in the IPL deserve more.
“The purse should be INR 200 crore, with 150 crore going to Indian players.” The remaining INR 50 crore should be set aside for international cricketers. “If Virat Kohli comes to the auction table. He’ll go for INR 42 crore. ” Aakash Chopra reported as saying by Crictoday.
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Player whos not part of league for 8 years given almost 25 crore: Suresh Raina
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared to agree with Aakash Chopra. Raina opined that international players getting more than Indian players. Like as Jasprit Bumrah and MS Dhoni, who both earn 12 crores, and bowler Mohammed Shami, who earns only five crores, was not fair considering their skill sets. Furthermore, he question clubs for paying a high salary to an Australian pacer who had been out of the game for nearly a decade.
“INR 12 crore for Jasprit Bumrah, INR 12 crore for MS Dhoni, and INR 5 crore for Mohammed Shami. ” And the player whos out of the league for 8 years and had only played 26 games was awarded around 25 crore. “This is not acceptable,” Raina stated.
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