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The excitement and frenzy of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction reached its peak as Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully acquired Australian batting sensation Travis Head for a staggering INR 6.8 𒅌crore. The dramatic bidding war between SღRH and CSK added an extra layer of suspense to an already thrilling event, leaving Twitterati in a state of frenzy.
The IPL 2024 Auction kickoff
As the IPL 2024 Auction kicked off with a bang, franchises spared no expense in securing their preferred players. The first set of the auction witnessed jaw-dropping deals for players like Rovman Powell and Harry Brook. However, the spotlight was firmly on the acquisition of Head by𝓡 the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise.
The intense bidding war for Travis Head between SRH and CSK
In a surpris💖ing turn of events, the initial moments of the bidding for Head saw no takers. However, CSK broke the silence by initiating a bid for the talented Australian batter. What followed was a nail-biting exchange of bids as Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the fray, engaging in a fierce battle with CSK tꩲo secure the services of Head.
Travis Head’s stellar international campaign
Head’s recent international performances played a pivotal role in making him one of the most sought-after players in the IPL 2024 Auction. His brilliant centuries in the summit clashes of the WTC 2021-23 and the ODI World Cup 2023 showcased his match-winning capabilities on the grand stage. With impressive T20I stats and the added dimension of his right-arm bowling, Head could emerge as a valuable asset for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Twitterati erupts in applause as SRH buys Head
As the news of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s successful bid for Head spread across social media platforms, Twitterati couldn’t contain their excitement. Netizens lauded the SRH franchise for making a strategic move and securing a proven match-winner in the form of an Aussie batter. The acquisition adds depth and firepower to the Sunrisers’ batting lineup, sparking anticipation and high hopes among fans.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Making HEADs turn with a great buy in Set 1! 😉🔥
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
Travis Head has started practicing Pushp✨a d🍸ance reels with Warner for IPL 2024.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar)
Travis Head, bats like a millionaire and now is a millionaire. The year of Head continues to get bet🧸ter
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Queen Kavya Maran got Travis Head in just 6.80cr.
mastermind at work.🔥🔥
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns)
Smile in the camp of SRH when they got Travis Head꧙ for 6.8 crores. |
— Haroon 🏏🌠 (@Haroon_HMM7)
3 players sold in first set in IPL 2024 auction:
Rovman Powell – 7.4 Vr (RR).
Travis Head – 6.8 Cr (SRH).
Harry Brook – 4 Cr (DC).— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
Travis Head sold to🎉 SRH in 6.8 crore. Great deal in my opinion.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Rovman Powell – 7.4 Crore INR
Travis Head – 6.8 Crore INR
Harry Brook – 4 Crore INRIPL franchises throwing money like crazy 🔥🔥
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
Travis Head is the first Australian under the hammerඣ and after a fierce biddin🐈g war between the Sunrisers and Chennai Super Kings, Hyderabad get their man for 6.8 crore (A$1.2 million)!!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
E💮xplosi🐬ve international batsman Travis Head is now part of Sunrisers Hyderabad 💥
Looking forward for 800 Runs season 👊
— SIR Weevan✨ (@JeevanSRH)
Not surprising that SRH take anoth🐓er flavour of the month pick in Travis Head.
Not sure if they needed him but that's SRH.
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)
Player 4: Travis Head SOLD to for 6.8cr
CSK letting go in the bid 👍😁
— Shreyas Srinivasan (@ShreyasS_)
