IPL 2024 Auction: Imagine Mohammed Shami and Mitchell Starc opening the bowling for Gujarat Titans, says Brad Hogg
Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg has said the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans will target pacer Mitchell Starc in the IPL 2024 auction set to be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19.
The IPL 2024 Auction will see 333 players go under the hammer as 10 teams look to add a total of 77 players to their squads. This is the first time that the IPL auction is being held outside of India.
IPL 2024: Auction Prediction for GT
Speaking n his Youtube channel, Hogg said GT have the most money to spend and will go hard for Australia opener Travis Head, while adding that they will also be trying to get Starc. GT have a purse of Rs 38.15 crore and have to fill eight slots with two overseas players.
“They have the most money to spend, and they are going to go hard out for Travis Head. They want an explosive opening batter and he is the man for the job. They also have enough money in the bank for a big overseas quick to really complement Shami in the bowling department, so watch out for Mitchell Starc,” said Hogg.
Hogg added that GT are going to be hard to beat with Starc and Mohammed Shami bowling with the new ball. Shami was the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2023 and also the recently-concluded ODI World Cup.
“He will be the man that GT picks up. He will be a great acquisition and don’t be scared GT fans, he will really come this time. Just imagine Shami and Starc opening the bowling for GT in the powerplay, they are going to be hard to beat,” Hogg added.
All eyes will be on the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday as team owners fight it out to complete their squads for the 17th edition of the IPL.
