IPL 2024 Auction: Spencer Johnson proves to be the surprise pick; sold for ₹10 crore by GT

Updated : Dec 19, 2023 19:53
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Spencer Johnson is having a dream 2023.

The Aussie pacer proved to be the surprise pick of IPL 2024 Auction on Tuesday as Gujarat Titans shelled out ₹10 crore to get him into its squad.

Interestingly, the 28-year-old Australian fast bowler had a base price of just ₹50 lakh.

An IPL contract isn't the only positive this year for Johnson. He made his Big Bash League debut, his first-class debut, The Hundred debut   T20I debut and also his ODI debut in 2023.

On his BBL debut, he bowled 20 balls, took 3 wickets and conceded just 1 run. He also made his One Day debut against India in September.

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