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In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the IPL 2024 auction, fans were sent into a frenzy as Australian captain Pat Cummins made history by becoming the costliest buy in the illustrious history of the Indian Premier League.
Sunrisers Hyderabad breaks the bank to acquire Pat Cummins
The Kavya Maran-owned Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured the services of the Australian pacer for a staggering amount of INR 20.5 crore, eclipsing all previous records for the highest bid in IPL auctions. The atmosphere at the Coca Cola Avenue in Dubai was charged with excitement as franchises engaged in intense bidding wars for top cricketing talent, but it was Cummins who stole the spotlight with his astronomical price tag.
The dynamic right-arm fast bowler’s remarkable performances in recent times had already made him a highly sought-after player, but the bidding war for Cummins reached unprecedented levels. SRH, determined to bolster their pace attack, spared no expense to secure the Australian star, breaking the bank to acquire his services.
Cummins, known for his lethal pace, accuracy, and ability to generate breakthroughs, is expected to bring a new dimension to SRHs bowling arsenal. The historic bid not only reflects the franchise’s confidence in Cummins but also sets a new benchmark for future IPL auctions.
Cricket enthusiasts and fans took to social media to express their astonishment and excitement over Cummins’ record-breaking deal. Memes, tweets, and messages flooded various platforms as the cricketing world absorbed the magnitude of the historic acquisition.
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Here’s how fans reacted to Pat Cummins’ bid in IPL 2024 Auction:
Most expensive buy of the IPL auction history. Value buy? No #patCummins
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 19, 2023
HISTORY. 💥
Pat Cummins is a #Riser 🧡#HereWeGOrange pic.twitter.com/yZPPDiZRVS
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) December 19, 2023
THE BIGGEST IPL BID EVER 😱
HISTORY CREATED here at the #IPLAuction
Australia's World Cup winning captain Pat Cummins is SOLD to @SunRisers for a HISTORIC INR 20.5 Crore 💰💰💰💰#IPL pic.twitter.com/bpHJjfKwED
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 19, 2023
Pat Cummins breaks the bank. 20.5C to SRH!! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/XVfY4SeMee
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) December 19, 2023
AUSSIE RECORD!!
Pat Cummins joins Travis Head at the Sunrisers for A$3.7 million (20.5 crore) as the most expensive Australian buy of all time in the #IPLAuction! pic.twitter.com/NcTw8HVsox
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 19, 2023
– Won WTC Final.
– Won World Cup.
– Became the most expensive player in IPL history.Pat Cummins in 2023 is having a dream…!!! pic.twitter.com/mM85ZEeqbQ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 19, 2023
Queen Kavya broke the 20 Cr mark for Pat Cummins 😭 pic.twitter.com/O2dso3RT4v
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) December 19, 2023
What a year for Pat Cummins
-Won the World Cup
-Got highest ever 20.5cr as fees
-His team owner is gonna be Kavya pic.twitter.com/wbUko8uDVK— Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 19, 2023
What are the real estate prices looking like in Sydney? #PatCummins
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 19, 2023
Kavya Maran get Pat Cummins For 20.50 Cr. Kavya making this Auction Remarkable. pic.twitter.com/0QAXl17NpS
— Ayush Ranjan (@AyushRaGenius) December 19, 2023
First player to hit ₹2000L in #IPLAuction history – Pat Cummins! 🤯
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) December 19, 2023
2023 belongs to Pat Cummins. World Cup trophy as captain and most expensive player in the history of IPL. pic.twitter.com/3fBXVuu5PO
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) December 19, 2023
The 2024 IPL season is now poised to witness a fierce competition, with Cummins set to don the Orange jersey for the Sunrisers. As the most expensive buy in IPL history, Cummins carries not only the weight of expectations but also the anticipation of delivering match-winning performances for his franchise.