Pat Cummins Becomes Most Expensive Player in IPL History, First Cricketer to Get Over 20 Crore Bid; Australian Captain Sold to SRH for INR 20.5 Crore
The Australian captain was expected to fetch massive interest, given his performances in his team's ICC World Cup 2023 winning campaign. Pat Cummins last played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL.
Pat Cummins has become the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League, being sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping sum of Rs 20. 5 crore. The Australian captain won the ICC World Cup 2023 beating India in the final just a month ago. He is not just a quality bowler but also a very handy batter down the order. Cummins went past Sam Curran, who was sold to Punjab Kings last year at a sum of Rs 18.5 Crore. IPL 2024 Auction Live Updates Online: Get List of Sold and Unsold Players.
Pat Cummins Most Expensive Player in IPL History
THE BIGGEST IPL BID EVER 😱
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Australia's World Cup winning captain Pat Cummins is SOLD to @SunRisers for a HISTORIC INR 20.5 Crore 💰💰💰💰#IPL pic.twitter.com/bpHJjfKwED
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 19, 2023
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