Indian Premier League 2024 public sale witnessed groups going all in for Australian gamers on Tuesday, December 19. Mitchell Starc (INR 24.75 crore to KKR) and Pat Cummins (INR 20.50 crore to SRH) emerged as record-breaking names on the IPL 2024 public sale however the likes of Travis Head and Spencer Johnson additionally bagged huge offers forward of the subsequent season.
Teams confirmed sturdy curiosity in Australian gamers which was no shock having just lately gained the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. Many predicted a bidding warfare for Head, Cummins and Starc however only a few would have imagined a mega bid for a rising Australian pacer Spencer Johnson.
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Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals emerged in a bidding warfare for Spencer with the previous successful the signature for a whooping INR 10 crore. Spencer has performed solely two T20Is for Australia however surprisingly bagged an enormous quantity to steal the present in Dubai.
Who is Spencer Johnson?
Spencer Johnson is a 28-year-old left-arm fast-medium bowler from Adelaide, Australia.
Johnson first stole the limelight for his record-breaking spell in The Hundred 2023 event. Spencer registered bowling figures of 20-19-1-3 whereas enjoying for Oval Invincibles in a recreation towards Manchester United. He stays a constant performer in the Big Bash League, Australia’s premier T20 league, and represents Brisbane Heat.
In T20 cricket, Spencer Johnson has taken 17 wickets in 20 innings at a mean of 30.23 and an economic system charge of seven.84 to this point. He additionally performed for the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the current inaugural version of the Major Cricket League (MLC).Â
Johnson made his T20I debut throughout Australia’s tour of South Africa in August-September this yr and took two wickets in two video games. He has additionally featured in one ODI recreation towards India in September 2023 however didn’t make an influence.Â
