Starc, RCB’s Aussie star, pulls out of IPL
thanks to Dhoni who smashed two sixes off the last two balls in their last league game.
The most expensive player of the tournament that began in 2008, Dhoni also has been among the most successful. He has been captain in all eight editions of the Indian Premier League.
He led Chennai Super Kings to two IPL titles in 2010 and 2011 while also leading the team to Champions League glory twice. NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a huge blow ahead of the 2017 IPL auction as Australia pacer Mitchell Starc will not be a part of this year’s tournament.
A tweet from the IPL announced that Mitchell Starc and Bangalore had decided to “discontinue their association ahead of 2017 season”, confirming reports in certain sections of the international media.
A statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India explained that the player and RCB “have mutually decided to discontinue their association ahead of the upcoming season of VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 in accordance with Regulation 41 of the IPL Player Regulations.”
This will be a huge blow to the franchise and Bangalore will now go into Monday’s auction with an additional purse of ~5 crore along with an additional slot for an overseas player.
The 27-year old fast bowlermissed the previous edition of the IPL due to injury.