Pat Cummins has made headlines at the IPL auction as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the Australian World Cup-winning captain for a staggering 20.5 crore rupees, setting a new record for the highest remuneration in the history of the IPL. While Royal Challengers Bangalore initially showed interest, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious in the price war to secure the services of this formidable pacer.
Bangladeshi left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has earned a spot on the ICC Cricketer of the Month nomination list for December, alongside Australia's Pat Cummins and New Zealand's Glenn Phillips. Taijul showcased brilliance in the two-match Test series against New Zealand, contributing significantly to Bangladesh's victory in the first Test in Sylhet. His remarkable performance included taking 4 wickets