Table of Contents
- Phi꧋l Salt’s outstanding performances in the T20I series against West Indies
- Fans and experts baff🎃led over IPL franchises’ lack of interest in☂ Salt
- Ian Bishop’s surprise and social media statement
- Sam Billings’ astonishment
- England Cricket Board’s ch𒐪eeky dig at IPL franchises
- Here’s how fans reacted to Salt’s snub
The IPL 2024 mini-auction in Dubai’s Coca-Cola arena was a spectacle of cash-flowing and high-profile deals. However, amid the glitz and glamour, there were also some surprising omissions that stirr💛ed conversations across the cricketing fraterꦕnity.
Among the notable names who failed to secure a deal in the IPL 2024 bidding process was England’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt. The apparent lack of interest from all franchises in ✤acquiring the explosive English player with a base price of INR 1.5 crore left fans and experts perplexed.
Phil Salt’s outstanding performances in the T20I series against West Indies
What added to the bewilderment was Salt’s outstanding form in the T20I series against West Indies. Despite going unsold in the world’s richest cricket league, he continued to showcase his brilliance, smashing his way to a second consecutive century in the fourth match of the leg against the Caribbean side. The explosive right-handed batter scored a remarkable 119 runs off just 57 balls, guiding his team to a series-levelling victory.
Fans and experts baffled over IPL franchises’ lack of interest in Salt
The incredible display of batting prowess from Salt furthe🧔r fueled the discourse around why IPL franchises opted to overlook him, garnering reactions from some prominent cricketing personalities.
Ian Bishop’s surprise and social media statement
Former West Indies cricketer and renowned commentator Ian Bishop took to social media to express his surprise, stating, “Really surprised Phil Salt wasn’t picked up in the auction earlier today. Even before this second consecutive T20I century.”
Bishop’s sentiments echoed the sentiments of many fans who found Salt’s omission from the IPL squads 🍃hard to fathom🐭.
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Sam Billings’ astonishment
Joining the chorus of disbelief was English cricketer Sam Billings, who conveyed his astonishment with a touch of humour, saying, “How has Phil Salt not been picked up in the auction…. Unbelievable,” accompanied by a brain fade emoji.
England Cricket Board’s cheeky dig at IPL franchises
The official handle of England cricket also joined in on the banter, taking a cheeky dig at the IPL committee. Sharing a picture of Salt celebrating his century in the fourth T20I, the ECB playfully tagged the IPL in their tweet with the caption “cc: @IPL.”
|— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
Here’s how fans reacted to Salt’s snub:
— 𝘿𝙖𝙣 (@danjadz_)
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841)
, proving his mettle beyond T20 leagues. Salt's resilience shines through!😼 🏏👊 "— Hemant ( Sports Active ) (@hemantbhavsar86)
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
— Archer (@poserarcher)
— Shiv Mohan (@shivmohan_1991)
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841)
— Tanveer Ahmad (@tanveerahmada66)