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Amazing watching Pat Cummins get a hell of a lot richer as we speak … almost at a record price. Wow! #iplauction2024

Steve Smith going unsold is absolutely absurd! Give me a break. These morons have no clue. Embarrassing! #IPLauction2024 #IPL

Roman Powell going for more money than Travis Head is one of the more bizarre scenarios… still, over $1m for Travis Head is an ok result. Good pick up from Vettori and Sunrisers Hyderabad. #IPLauction2024 #IPL

Travis Head here we go… definitely a top 5 white ball batsman in world cricket #iplauction2024

Fair price for Harry Brook.He didn’t deserve to go for anything close to $1m. Very inexperienced and inconsistent still. Talented but raw.. maybe Ponting can improve him! Had a stinker of an IPL last year with the exception of one meaningless innings. #IPLAuction2024 #IPLAuction

Riley Roussow going unsold is the first of many ridiculous snubs to come! Proven, consistent player - no interest. Defies logic! #IPL2024 #IPLAuction2024 #IPLAuction

Straight away an absolutely absurd price for Roman Powell - averages a paltry 16 with the bat in First Class cricket and just 21 in ODI’s. Mediocre bowler. Absolutely ludicrous! 7.4 Crore/ $1.33m AUD. Spare me!! 😂 #IPL2024 #IPLAuction #IPLAuction2024

Predicting Rachin Ravindra and Travis Head to go for over $2m each #iplauction2024 #IPL2024

Ready for another #IPLAuction where only very rarely do player prices make sense. Cue the overpaying for rubbish local players, and nonsensical snubs for top overseas talent.

Marnus Labuschagne would be like a kid on Christmas Eve right now. Both he and Steve Smith will be absolutely drooling to get out there and cash in. #AUSvPAK #PAKvAUS #CricketTwitter

First session in Perth a perfect reminder of the glaring gulf in class between Australia and the rest (with the possible exception of India). Men Vs Boys here. #RonBall #AUSvPAK #Cricket

Looks like it’s going to be a very long series for Pakistan. This bowling attack is not made for Australian conditions. Umpire: “what are you bowling?” Pakistan: “Right arm junk over the wicket” Warner’s paradise. *licks lips #AUSvsPAK #Cricket

That horrible dropped catch by Shafique is a symbol of Pakistan’s shambolic first session. On a deck doing plenty Australia are currently 0-80 going at over 5 runs per over. WOW. #AUSvsPAK

This has got to be the tamest, weakest first 15 overs from an opposition Test pace attack coming to Australia in a very long time. #pedestrian #AUSvsPAK

Bad day to be Mitchell Johnson… 😶‍🌫️ #AUSvsPAK #CricketTwitter

If Warner is dismissed twice in this test for 30 runs, will he be picked for the Boxing Day Test? Personally, I’d be playing Matt Renshaw or elevating one of our current bats to open to make room for Cameron Green. #AUSvsPAK #CricketTwitter

Will little David Warner be greeted (and farewelled) with mainly boos or cheers from the Perth crowd? #AUSvsPAK #CricketTwitter

Huge missed opportunity not selecting Lance Morris in this test match. Strong argument that his selection in WA conditions strengthens the balance of the team. 🇦🇺 ‘s 2nd string bowling attack comprising Morris, Jhye Richardson, Murphy and Neser is elite #AUSvsPAK #CricketTwitter

How can the much hyped “bat off” between Renshaw, Bancroft and Harris receive no proper coverage in the aftermath considering Renshaw made 100+ - and clearly won. Matt Renshaw very much looking as Australian cricket’s new Brad Hodge… #AUSvsPAK #CricketTwitter

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