'Mitchell Starc's record in danger': Irfan Pathan makes staggering IPL auction prediction for India star
Hindustan TimesThe Indian Premier League mega auction is just around the corner. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed no hesitation in predicting that it is going to be wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is going to break the bank, becoming the costliest pick in the history of the cash-rich league. Irfan Pathan also predicted that Australia pacer Mitchell Starc's record is in danger as Rishabh Pant is all set to "break it". @RishabhPant17 is ready to break it," Irfan Pathan wrote on X. Rishabh Pant released by Delhi Capitals In October 2024, all the ten IPL franchises announced their player retentions ahead of the mega auction. Delhi Capitals have INR 73 crore remaining in their auction purse, hence it needs to be seen whether the franchise raises its paddle to exercise the right-to-match option for Pant.