IPL 2024 auction: Pat Cummins becomes most expensive player ever, sold for 20.50 crores

Australian skipper Pat Cummins will be back in IPL 2024 auction.

Pat Cummins marked his return to IPL auction table. Australian cricket team skipper, known for his exceptional skills with both bat and ball, opted out from IPL 2023, expressing a firm commitment to national duties. His decision stemmed from a desire to focus on pivotal tournaments like Ashes series and the recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, showcasing his dedication towards his country.

His role as a potent bowler, capable of turning the tide of a game with his precision and pace, is complemented by his skills as a reliable lower-order batter. Over the years, Cummins has proven to be a match-winner, consistently delivering stellar performances that elevate the team’s prospects. He last represented Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022.

Pat Cummins sold to SRH

Australian captain and all-rounder Pat Cummins entered the IPL 2024 auction at a base price of 2 crores, and he got sold to SRH for a whopping price of 20.50 crore. There was a bidding war between RCB and SRH, He became the most expensive player in history of IPL.

Pat Cummins in the IPL previously

Pat Cummins has been a consistent force in Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut in 2014 with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His journey saw a brief stint with Delhi Daredevils in 2017 before re-joining KKR in 2020 for a whopping ₹15.5 crore. Cummins continued with KKR in 2021 and 2022, emphasising his loyalty to the franchise.

Cummins’ IPL 2022 performance showcased his capabilities as an all-rounder. In just five matches, he took seven wickets with a best bowling figure of 3/22, maintaining an average of 30.29. Notably, he etched his name in IPL history by equalling the record for the fastest half-century, scoring 50 runs in a blistering 14 balls against Mumbai Indians.

(Note: This story was published before KKR bought Mitchell Starc for 24.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in the history of IPL)

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