New Delhi, December 21: Veteran New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell received the news of his important Rs 14 crore deal with Chennai Super Kings while celebrating his elder daughter Edie’s fifth birthday. Amidst the celebrations of packing gifts for Eddie, Mitchell followed the IPL auction, unsure when his moment would come. The suspense reached its peak when his fate was revealed on screen – Chennai Super Kings had secured him for a whopping price of Rs 14 crore.
Speaking from New Zealand, Mitchell shared his feelings, saying, “Yes, your heart skips a beat when you see the oars go up. And yes, having taken part in an auction before and going unsold “Last night it was a special night to experience it, and now obviously it’s an exciting time to be a part of the Chennai Super Kings.”
His buzzing phone immediately received a flurry of calls from the Indian Premier League champions after the moment of victory. From the drama of the auction to the rapid turn of events in talks with Chennai Super Kings seniors, including respected coach Stephen Fleming, Mitchell has been forced to grapple with the true nature of his million-dollar deal.
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“As soon as it all happens, your phone rings really fast, and Chennai contacts you, talks to the manager and the Flames [head coach Stephen Fleming], to sort some things out and be a part of them. approaches them. Chennai Super Kings team. It all happens very quickly. At the moment, I think I’m still cursing myself [because of] how lucky and grateful I am to have this opportunity and not to be stuck in it for a few months. “Looking forward to it,” he added.
Mitchell, a veteran of all formats of the New Zealand national cricket team, was previously with Rajasthan Royals in 2022. Despite a strong international record with 20 Tests, 39 ODIs and 56 T20Is, his stint with the Royals saw limited games. occasion, making only two appearances in the XI.
As Mitchell eagerly waits to don the yellow jersey of Chennai Super Kings, his heart resonates with the love for the game and family that inspires every step on this remarkable journey.
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