Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated IPL 2024 auction, Indian cricket stalwart Ravi Ashwin has set the cricketing world abuzz with his unique predictions using the language of cricket shots. Renowned for his insightful takes, Previously, Ashwin, in collaboration with ace commentator Harsha Bhogle ran a podcast series on World Cup journey. The IPL 2024 auction is slated to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, on December 19.
Using his distinctive approach, Ashwin foretold the potential price ranges for several prominent players in the upcoming auction. Employing cricketing shots as metaphors, he envisioned the probable auction prices for these stars. Now, his insights into the IPL auctions scenario have turned heads with his forecasts for some marquee players ahead of the auction. He has predicted the Australian pace duo Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh to go big amongst every other players this year.
Ashwin’s price range according to shots:
Defense: 2 -4 crores
Drive: 4 – 7 crores
Pull: 7 – 10 crores
Slog: 10-14 crores
Helicopter shot: 14+ crores
Here’s Ashwin’s latest post on IPL auctions predictions:
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Ashwing predicts Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc to break the bank
In a fascinating revelation, Ashwin indicated that TN batter Shahrukh Khan might fetch bids ranging between 10 to 14 crores. For New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, the off-spinner’s ‘cover drive’ hinted at an expected valuation of 4 to 7 crores.
Predicting the fortunes of bowlers, the Tamil Nadu bowler speculated that Harshal Patel could command a price between 7 to 10 crores. Rovman Powell and Gerald Coetzee found themselves in the 4 to 7 and 7 to 10 crore brackets, respectively, as per his assessments.
The surprises in Ashwin’s crystal ball included Australian star Travis Head, expected to secure bids within the 2 to 4 crore range, and Indian pacer Umesh Yadav, projected to go for 4 to 7 crores, as indicated by his compatriot Ashwin.
However, the pinnacle of carrom ball specialist’s prognostications centered around the towering figures of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Employing the ‘Helicopter shot’ analogy, He anticipated these elite bowlers to command bids surpassing the staggering 14-crore mark, signifying big-money purchases.