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IPL 2024 mini auctions are simply across the nook and all of the franchises are able to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. A complete of 333 gamers shall be going underneath the hammers, out of which, 214 are Indians and 119 are abroad gamers and two are from affiliate nations. A most of 77 slots are actually out there with as much as 30 being slotted for abroad gamers. The followers are eagerly ready to witness the bidding conflict for the likes of Mitchell Starc, Rachin Ravindra, and Travis Head, after their heroics on the ODI World Cup 2023.
Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar said all of the franchises shall be having their eyes on Australia skipper Pat Cummins, as he brings all-round qualities with him to the staff.
“I feel there shall be large curiosity in Pat Cummins. Do not forget when he performed for KKR, he obtained the quickest fifty at one stage. So he can play as a batter as properly, other than the truth that he is among the best bowlers that the sport has seen. I feel he can be the one that can appeal to probably the most curiosity from all of the franchises,” Gavaskar advised Star Sports activities.
Other than Gavaskar, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar additionally rooted for the Australian skipper and said that he may also be choice for captaincy.
“Pat Cummins can be a terrific addition on a pitch with the place, you realize most bowlers battle. He has obtained that X issue and out of the field considering, you realize, simply one thing of a wild card. A few groups on the lookout for management, completely different management. SunRisers Hyderabad with Aiden Markram, Punjab Kings with Shikhar Dhawan. So Pat Cummins latest efficiency as a frontrunner as properly might possibly get the eye of some staff house owners as properly. Unlikely to occur, however cannot rule that out,” he added.
The IPL 2024 auctions shall be held on December 19 in Mumbai.
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