- Mitchell Starc
In the 2018 auction, one of the best bowlers in the world bought by Kolkata Knight Riders, Mitchell Starc for RS 9.4 Crores. Before fourth test match against South Africa at Johannesburg played from 30th March to 3rd April, Starc was ruled out due to right leg injury.
Mitchell Starc had missed the 2016 and 2017 editions of IPL due to injuries after a promising contribution during 2014 and 2015 editions. With Kolkata Knight Riders struggling for top quality bowlers, the Australian pacer would be missed immensely. His replacement in Tom Curran may not rise to his level.