Pakistan's legendary fast-bowling all-round Wasim Akram claimed that South Africa's explosive middle-order batter David Miller was offered $150,000 (Rs 1.24 crore approximately) by Fortune Barishal to play the last three matches of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024. Akram further said that Miller postponed his wedding and helped Tamim Iqbal-led Fortune Barishal win the title for the first time and then went home.
"I just found out today because we were discussing who won the BPL as we were not following because of the PSL. David Miller was offered $150,000 to play three matches. He postponed his wedding," Akram said on A Sports’ 'The Pavillion' show on March 12 after a clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings.
Akram brought up Miller's example as the panel discussed PSL falling short in comparison to other franchise T20 leagues.
Miller tied the knot with Camilla Harris on March 10.
Miller’s performances in BPL 2024
In the three matches, the left-handed Proteas batter played for Fortune Barishal, he scored 41 runs. In the eliminator, he was dismissed for 17. He took Fortune Barishal over the line in the Qualifier 2 and the final with his unbeaten knocks.
Before joining the BPL franchise, the 34-year-old was leading the SA20 League franchise Paarl Royals. They were beaten by Joburg Super Kings in the eliminator. He scored 240 runs from 10 games at an average of 30. However, his strike rate dipped to 118.23.
Miller’s IPL numbers
Miller will now join the Gujarat Titans (GT) camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He will be playing under the leadership of new captain Shubman Gill after Hardik Pandya returned to his former franchise Mumbai Indians (MI).
Miller had his best season in IPL 2022 when GT won the IPL on their debut. He scored 481 runs from 16 games at an average of 68.71 including two half-centuries. His numbers dropped in the previous season as he could not score a single half-century.
Miller is currently the fourth-highest South African run-scorer in IPL behind AB de Villiers (5,162), Faf du Plessis (4,133) and Quinton de Kock (2,907). Miller has 2,714 runs from 121 games in his IPL career including one century and 12 fifties.
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