Pat Cummins & Travis Head Snub $10 Million IPL Offer, Stay Loyal To Australia
Australian cricket stars Pat Cummins and Travis Head reportedly turned down a jaw-dropping $10 million offer from an IPL franchise to quit international cricket and play exclusively in global T20 leagues. The move highlights the growing tension between franchise cricket riches and national loyalty.
T20 franchises often have stakes in multiple leagues worldwide, including South Africa’s SAT20, the Caribbean Premier League, America’s Major League Cricket, and the UAE’s International League T20. Having top players available across these tournaments is extremely lucrative. However, the Aussie duo stuck to their guns, prioritising the national team over quick money.
The revelation came amid talks between Cricket Australia and stakeholders on privatising the Big Bash League. Cummins and Head are associated with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), though it’s unclear whether it was SRH or another franchise that made the offer.
T20 franchises often have stakes in multiple leagues worldwide, including South Africa’s SAT20, the Caribbean Premier League, America’s Major League Cricket, and the UAE’s International League T20. Having top players available across these tournaments is extremely lucrative. However, the Aussie duo stuck to their guns, prioritising the national team over quick money.
The revelation came amid talks between Cricket Australia and stakeholders on privatising the Big Bash League. Cummins and Head are associated with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), though it’s unclear whether it was SRH or another franchise that made the offer.
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