Daryl Mitchell says, “It was a special night,” following CSK extravagant display during the IPL auction.

Star New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell was among the participants at the recently finished auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL), which saw numerous players garner large offers ahead of the 17th season of the competition. The reigning champion Chennai Super Kings paid INR 14 crore to secure the 32-year-old’s bid. Speaking about the present, Mitchell expressed his excitement about joining CSK in advance of the IPL 2024 and stated that his heartbeat quickens when he sees the paddles going up for him at the auction.

“Yes, as soon as you notice the paddles rising, your heart begins to race a little. And yes, having previously taken part in an auction and lost out, last night was a special occasion to go through that, and now that I’m obviously a member of the Chennai Super Kings CSK, it’s an exciting moment, according to a Daryl Mitchell quote from ESPNcricinfo.

It was [elder daughter Addie’s] birthday today, so while the auction was going on, some gift wrapping and other activities took place. You never quite know when you’re going to be called on the list at the auction. Therefore, I suppose we were just keeping ourselves occupied by watching it, and when it did, you know, you end up captivated by the TV to see what happens,” he continued.

Your phone abruptly shuts off. Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell also shared how his phone abruptly died shortly after being purchased at auction, prompting the brand to contact him. In addition, he disclosed that he was still pinching himself because he was still in shock at how fortunate and appreciative he had been to have the chance.

“Your phone goes off relatively fast after everything is over, and Chennai contacts you. You chat with the management and Flem [head coach Stephen Fleming], and they help you resolve a few issues before you join the Chennai Super Kings squad. Everything proceeds really swiftly. I suppose I am still pinching myself right now because of how fortunate and appreciative I am for this chance, and I am eager to dive right in in a few months, Mitchell said.