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Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has predicted that Australian cricketer Pat Cummins will be a highly sought-after player in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction, scheduled for December 19 💛in Dubai.
Pat Cummins’ IPL track record
Cummins, who has previously played six IPL seasons, has proven himself as a valuable asset, accumulating 379 runs and taking 45 wickets in 42 matches. In the 2020 IPL Auction, he emerged as the most expensive buy, securing a substantial deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 15.50 crღores. Cummins, having set his base price at Rs 2 crore for th🍒e IPL 2024 auction, last featured in the 2022 season, showcasing his all-round capabilities by scoring 63 runs and claiming seven wickets in five games.
Leadership qualities and ‘X Factor’
According to Manjrekar, Cummins’ allure extends beyond his cricketing prowess; he brings an ‘X factor’ that can significantly benefit certain teams. Speaking to Star Sports, the 58-year-old emphasized that Cummins’ leadership skills, highlighted by Australia’s 2023 World Cup triumph, make him an attractive prospect in the auction.
“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 said.
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Sanjay Manjrekar anticipates franchise interest and potential high price
The commentator further predicted that Cummins might command a high price, with franchises like Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) showing interest in securing hཧis services 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.
As the anticipation buil𒁃ds for the IPL 2024 auction, Cummins emerges as a player with not only cricketing excellence but also leadership qualities that could make a significan🍨t impact for the team fortunate enough to acquire him.
