IPL 2024 mini auctions are simply across the nook and all of the franchises are able to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. A complete of 333 gamers shall be going beneath the hammers, out of which, 214 are Indians and 119 are abroad gamers and two are from affiliate nations. A most of 77 slots at the moment are accessible with as much as 30 being slotted for abroad gamers. The followers are eagerly ready to witness the bidding conflict for the likes of Mitchell Starc, Rachin Ravindra, and Travis Head, after their heroics on the ODI World Cup 2023.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar said all of the franchises shall be having their eyes on Australia skipper Pat Cummins, as he brings all-round qualities with him to the group.

“I think there will be tremendous interest in Pat Cummins. Don’t forget when he played for KKR, he got the fastest fifty at one stage. So he can play as a batter as well, apart from the fact that he’s one of the best bowlers that the game has seen. I think he would be the one that will attract the most interest from all the franchises,” Gavaskar instructed Star Sports.

Apart from Gavaskar, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar additionally rooted for the Australian skipper and said that he may also be choice for captaincy.

“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. 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,” he added.

The IPL 2024 auctions shall be held on December 19 in Mumbai.