**Australian Cricketer Michael Stark Sets Record as IPL's Most Expensive Player** In a historic move, Australia's World Cup-winning member, Michael Stark, becomes the priciest player in Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket history. Kolkata Knight Riders secured Stark for a whopping INR 24.75 crores in the ongoing IPL auction in Dubai on Tuesday. Previously, Australia's former World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins, held the record as the most expensive player in IPL history. However, Stark's latest achievement surpasses that milestone. During the IPL auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured all-rounder Mitchell Marsh for INR 20.50 crores, making him the most expensive player at the time. However, this high price tag for Marsh lasted only an hour, as Stark, the fast bowler, secured an even higher value. Under Cummins' captaincy, Australia recently clinched the One Day International cricket title in India for the seventh time this year. Stark's rapid success in breaking the record adds another exciting chapter to the IPL auction history. https://lokaantar.com/story/242347/2023/12/19/sports/mitchell-starc-ipl-