Pat Cummins, Mitchell Johnson enjoy Indian Premier League pay day quoting : SMH

Photo: Getty ImagesAustralian spearhead Mitchell Starc has pulled out of this year's tournament, citing a need to remain fresh for the busy year ahead. While England allrounder Ben Stokes was sold for a stunning $A2.8 million, reborn Australian paceman Pat Cummins and former international spearhead Mitchell Johnson have also profited handsomely in the Indian Premier League auction. SHAREShare on FacebookShare on TwitterLink Taking a break: Mitchell Starc. Johnson emerged from retirement this summer to help guide the Perth Scorchers to the Big Bash League title. SHAREShare on Facebook SHAREShare on Twitter TWEETLink Mitchell Johnson remains a threat as a T20 hitman.




Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailBen Stokes is set to become the highest-paid international player in Indian Premier League history after being snapped up by the Rising Pune Supergiants. Stokes, who may not be available for the end of the tournament due international commitments, was bought for 14.5 crore in the first round of the auction. The highest fee in IPL history was Yuvraj Singh, who was bought for 16 crore (£1.9m) by Delhi Daredevils in 2015. (Photo: Reuters)(Photo: Reuters)Elsewhere in the first round, England T20 skipper Eoin Morgan went to Kings XI Punjab for £240,271 while international team-mates Jason Roy, Alex Hales and Chris Jordan all went unsold. T20 specialist Tymal Mills later earned a lucrative deal of his own as he was snapped up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for £1.4million.

Recap: Indian Premier League auction 2017

Recap: Indian Premier League auction 2017A total of 351 players have put their name forward for a chance to pick up one of (up to) 76 Indian Premier League contracts available. READ MORE:* IPL Auction 2017: Who's in line for big payday? * IPL big time beckons for Kiwis* Starc stands down from IPL* Phillips joins Boult on list of NZ IPL hopefulsANDREW CORNAGA/PHOTOSPORT Martin Guptill goes to Kings XI Punjab, joining Matt Henry. Mark Geenty is following the auction action.


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