Australia’s Mitchel Starc and Pat Cummins made history as the most expensive players in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Starc made a smashing comeback to the IPL after eight years, being snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record 247.5 million rupees, followed closely by Cummins, who was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 205m rupees. Both players are key members of the Australian team that won the ODI World Cup, and their salaries are reflective of their value in the sport. The IPL is known for its massive earnings, contributing over $11 billion to the Indian economy each year, and attracting some of the top cricket stars in the world with lucrative salaries.