Australian World Cup-winning skipper Pat Cummins becomes the costliest player in IPL, joins Sunrisers Hyderabad for $2.4 million

Cricketer Pat Cummins, beneath whose management Australia gained the World Cup final month by beating India, is now the costliest player in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Sunrisers Hyderabad managed so as to add Cummins to its squad by shopping for him for Rs 20.50 crore (USD 2.4 million).

The Hyderabadi franchise acquired Cummins’ service after an intense bidding over him with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Commencing from a base value of Rs. 2 crore, Cummins is the first player in IPL historical past to breach the Rs. 20-crore mark.

He surpassed English cricketer Sam Curran who was acquired by Punjab Super Kings in 2023 for Rs 18.50 crore.

The Australian chief performed an important position in the high-voltage last match in opposition to India when his aspect prolonged its dominance in world cricket by successful the 50-over title for the sixth time.

It was Cummins’ first World Cup look as Australian skipper.