Spencer Johnson sold for Rs 10 crore to Gujarat Titans

It's a windfall for the Australian cricketer!

Two other Australians - Pat Cummins and Mithchell Starc also sold for humongous sums

In the 2024 IPL mini-auction, notable transactions unfolded, including the game-changing Rs 10 crore contract awarded to emerging Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson. Mitchell Starc secured the title of the auction’s most expensive purchase, sealing a remarkable Rs 24.75 crore deal with the Kolkata Knight Riders, while SunRisers Hyderabad invested Rs 20.50 crore on Pat Cummins. Towards the auction’s conclusion, another Australian player clinched a substantial deal.

The windfall for Australian fast bowlers continued during the IPL auction, with both Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals engaging in a bidding war for a less-established pace bowler during the accelerated round. Spencer Johnson’s name remained dormant in the initial stages, overshadowed by the intense competition sparked by Starc and Cummins. Nonetheless, in the auction’s final round, both Gujarat and Delhi, armed with substantial budgets, fiercely vied for the 28-year-old Spencer’s services.

As the bidding war reached its zenith, Spencer Johnson ultimately found a new home with the Titans, securing a notable Rs 10 crore deal. The left-arm fast bowler, known for unleashing speeds up to 150 kph, emerged as a surprising and significant acquisition during Tuesday’s auction in Dubai.

Securing the fifth-most expensive contract among Australian players for the upcoming IPL season, Spencer Johnson joins the ranks of cricket heavyweights like Starc, Cummins, Maxwell, and Cameron Green. This remarkable achievement marks a life-changing turn for Johnson, considering that until the beginning of last year, he had not held a professional cricket contract at the highest level. His ascent to this significant deal underscores the transformative nature of his journey in the cricketing world.