Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has predicted that Australian cricketer Pat Cummins will likely be a extremely sought-after participant within the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction, scheduled for December 19 in Dubai.
Pat Cummins’ IPL monitor file
Cummins, who has beforehand performed six IPL seasons, has confirmed himself as a worthwhile asset, accumulating 379 runs and taking 45 wickets in 42 matches. Within the 2020 IPL Public sale, he emerged as the most costly purchase, securing a considerable take care of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 15.50 crores. Cummins, having set his base value at Rs 2 crore for the IPL 2024 public sale, final featured within the 2022 season, showcasing his all-round capabilities by scoring 63 runs and claiming seven wickets in 5 video games.
Management qualities and ‘X Factor’
In line with Manjrekar, Cummins’ attract extends past his cricketing prowess; he brings an ‘X factor’ that may considerably profit sure groups. Chatting with Star Sports activities, the 58-year-old emphasised that Cummins’ management abilities, highlighted by Australia’s 2023 World Cup triumph, make him a beautiful prospect within the public sale.
“Pat Cummins would be a great addition on a pitch with where, you know most bowlers struggle. He has got that X factor and out of the box thinking, you know, just something of a wild card,” Manjrekar mentioned.
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Sanjay Manjrekar anticipates franchise curiosity and potential excessive value
The commentator additional predicted that Cummins would possibly command a excessive value, with franchises like Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) exhibiting curiosity in securing his providers for the upcoming IPL season.
“A couple of teams looking for leadership, different leadership. SunRisers Hyderabad with Aiden Markram, Punjab Kings with Shikhar Dhawan. So Pat Cummins recent performance as a leader as well could maybe get the attention of a few team owners as well. Unlikely to happen, but can’t rule that out,” the Mangaluru-born cricketer concluded.
Because the anticipation builds for the IPL 2024 public sale, Cummins emerges as a participant with not solely cricketing excellence but additionally management qualities that would make a big influence for the group lucky sufficient to amass him.