Australian cricketer Pat Cummins, with an initial base price of Rs 2 crore, garnered attention from Mumbai Indians in the bidding war during the IPL auction. The auction intensified as Royal Challengers Bangalore joined, followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The bidding war led to Cummins setting a new record as the most expensive player in IPL history, securing a deal with SRH for Rs 20.50 crore. This surpassed the previous record held by Sam Curran at Rs 18.50 crore.
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal forecasts the league s media rights value to potentially hit $50 billion in 20 years, citing its growth and global appeal. Highlighting cricket s inclusion in the Olympics and the Women s Premier League, he remains optimistic about its future, expecting continued success based on its remarkable 15-year trajectory.