IPL 2024 Auctions: Return of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins makes headlines, Travis Head to be the sought after 

The highly anticipated moment is finally here! The IPL 2024 auctions are about to unfold, and the cricketing world is abuzz with excitement. Let’s turn our attention to the Australian contingent, which promises to be in high demand this year.

After a brief hiatus, two of the game’s most fearsome fast bowlers, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, have put themselves up for grabs. It will be fascinating to see which franchises manage to secure their services and where they find their new homes in the upcoming IPL season.

Pat Cummins

Not only is Pat Cummins a great bowler from a bowling perspective, but he’s also a smart cricketer who knows how to adjust his plans according to the conditions. He’s a skilled executor of his strategies and a relentless bowler who keeps the pressure on batsmen.

Given his talent and versatility, numerous teams will be interested in Pat Cummins. Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, and even Kolkata Knight Riders, where he played in previous seasons, could be potential suitors.

Cummins truly shone in the 2023 World Cup. He might have been slightly underrated because of the stellar performances of other bowlers, but his death bowling, particularly between overs 40 and 50, was remarkable. He consistently conceded less than six runs per over and picked up crucial wickets. This consistent excellence makes him a surefire big draw in the upcoming IPL 2024 auction.

Travis Head

This player single-handedly ignited Australia’s entire World Cup 2023 campaign after a remarkable comeback from a hand injury. Driven by a thirst for glory, he consistently thrives in high-pressure situations. His performances in the World Cup final and the World Test Championship final are testaments to his authority of dominance.

His batting philosophy embraces an aggressive approach, one that resonates with his natural instincts, playing style, and ability to dominate bowlers during powerplays. He instinctively knows where and how to find boundaries, consistently providing explosive starts. Consequently, he’s highly sought-after by numerous teams.

Having played for RCB in the past, a return could be in the cards, especially with their need for a left-handed aggressor reminiscent of Chris Gayle’s former dominance.

His impact won’t be confined to one team. He’s arguably the most coveted player in the upcoming IPL 2024 auction and likely to command the highest price, boasting the strongest resume among all participants.

Mitchell Starc

The swashbuckling left-arm swing bowler, Mitchell Starc, is back in the fray for the 2024 IPL auctions. It’s been a while since we’ve seen him grace the Indian Premier League, but his supreme quality speaks for itself.

Everyone knows it swings significantly in India, especially during evening matches at the start of the overs. And when it comes to swing bowlers, there are very few in the world who can match Mitchell Starc’s mastery. His ability to generate late swing makes him a highly sought-after commodity, and expect him to be one of the most talked-about names in the auction.

His effectiveness extends beyond the swinging conditions. Starc’s lethal yorkers in the death overs are a valuable asset against the brutal assault of IPL batsmen. In those pressure-cooker situations, the ability to nail consistent yorkers is an absolute game-changer, making Starc a big name to watch out for in the upcoming auction.