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Cricket maestro Sunil Gavaskar, a former World Cup winner, has cast his predictions on the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction, identifying a player set to steal the limelight. The anticipation for the 17th edition of the IPL soared as the list of players facing the auction hammer was unveiled on Monday (December 11). Notably, this auction will be a historic event, taking place in Dubai, marking the first time the IPL auction ventures beyond Indian shores.
IPL’s high-stakes ‘Rs 2-crore bracket’
A total of 23 players find themselves in the top ‘Rs 2-crore bracket’ among the 77 slots up for grabs, with 30 allocated for overseas players. Australians, known for their T20 prowess, are anticipated to be prime targets once again.
Sunil Gavaskar identifies IPL 2024 auction star
Expressing his insights on Star Sports during the India–South Africa 2nd T20I, Gavaskar singled out Australian skipper Pat Cummins as the standout player likely to garner the most attention from franchises. The 74-year-old underscored Cummins’ dual prowess as a world-class bowler and a hard-hitting batter, making him an enticing prospect for IPL teams.
“I think there will be tremendous interest in Pat Cummins. Don’t forget when he played for KKR, he got the fastest fifty at one stage. So he can play as a batter as well, apart from the fact that he’s one of the best bowlers that the game has seen. I think he would be the one that will attract the most interest from all the franchises,”
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Pat Cummins’ previous IPL stint and base price
Cummins had previously donned the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) jersey, secured for ₹7.25 crore in the 2022 mega auction. However, he opted out of the 2023 season due to a packed international schedule. Now, with a base price of ₹2 crore, Cummins is back in contention for IPL 2024. His IPL track record boasts 45 wickets and 379 runs across 42 matches, further elevating his allure in the upcoming auction.
