Australian pacer Spencer Johnson has said that he did not expect anything from the IPL 2024 auction. Spencer Johnson got Rs. 10 Crore Bid from Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 Auction. The Australian pacer will play his debut season in IPL 2024.
Spencer Johnson had a base price of Rs. 50 lakh in the IPL 2024 auction. However, Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals engaged in an exciting bidding war to add the Australian pacer to their squads. In the end, the Gujarat Titans snapped him up for Rs. 10 million rupees.
The 26-year-old pacer has only played 1 ODI and 2 T20Is for Australia so far. He made his international debut for Australia during a T20I match against South Africa in August 2023. Notably, he also played an ODI match against India in September 2023 in which he went wicketless with a high economy of 7+.
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I wasn’t expecting anything: Spencer Johnson
After getting a costly offer of Rs. 10 crore with Gujarat Titans, Spencer Johnson told Fox Sports that he was not expecting anything from the IPL 2024 auction.
“I never thought I would be in this situation… I didn’t expect anything. I felt like she had the potential, it was a question of whether she could do it well. I have always had that inner belief, but it was more if my body allowed it,” said the left back.
Spenser Johnson, who plays for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, also added that his family was very happy after his expensive deal in the IPL 2024 auction. He also added that he was excited to be a part of Gujarat Titans.
“The longer it lasted, the less chance I had. It is a moment for my entire family. They’ve been there the whole time, so for them to experience it is also very special.
I am very excited to be a part of Gujarat (Titans). They have already played two finals. They have an incredible roster and an incredible support staff,” the Brisbane Heat pacer further said.
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Spencer Johnson had an incredible 12 months: teammate Michael Neser
Spencer Johnson’s Brisbane Heat teammate Michael Neser said the former had an incredible 12 months. He also reported that all his Brisbane Heat teammates congratulated him on getting an IPL contract.
“Their pockets are quite heavy. All the guys are lining up for their coffee scream this morning. Everyone knew how talented he was, but one injury after another slowed him down, but now he’s found that sweet spot. He has had an incredible 12 months and has been rewarded with a good salary,” said Michael Neser.
Spencer Johnson had a wonderful year in 2023. He made his international debut and was also picked in franchise tournaments such as The Hundred 2023 and Big Bash League 2023-24. He is part of the Brisbane Heat in the 2023-24 Big Bash League. He also played for Oval Invincibles in The Hundred 2023.
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Meanwhile, apart from Spencer Johnson, the Gujarat Titans bought 7 more players during the IPL 2024 auction. Shahrukh Khan at Rs. 7.40 crore and Umesh Yadav at Rs. 5.80 crores were another two expensive picks for the Gujarat Titans. Robin Minz, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Azmatullah Omarzai and Manav Suthar were other players GT bought during the mini-auction.