Phil Salt's journey from being unsold in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 auction to becoming the hero in England's T20I victory against West Indies is a typical case study of the eccentricities of the auctioneering procedure.
Despite having a base price of ₹1.5 crore, Phil Salt found no takers among the 10 franchises in the IPL 2024 auction. This setback, however, did not deter Salt but instead fueled his determination to excel.
Bet here now (selected regions) on the winners of IPL 2024 and other cricket matches!
In the 4th T20I against West Indies, Salt showcased remarkable batting prowess, smashing an outstanding 119 runs from just 57 balls. This stellar performance played a pivotal role in England's 75-run victory, levelling the T20I series 2-2 and setting up a thrilling decider.
Salt's unbeaten century in England's previous victory in Grenada showcases his consistent form which further adds to the bafflement.
MORE: IPL 2024 Auction: Who were the biggest names that went unsold? Steve Smith, Josh Hazlewood and more
What did Phil Salt say about him being unsold?
"It was a confusing morning," he said.
"I expected to be picked up, having gone there last year and done well and after the year that I've had, but these things happen. It's part of the lottery of an auction, it happens in draft processes as well.
"There are a few lads in our dressing room who are going to have a very good Christmas, and I'm over the moon for them. I was a bit confused, but it can happen. There are no bad cricketers on the list at the IPL. It's one of those things."
Complete list of unsold players
- Karun Nair
- Steve Smith
- Phil Salt
- Josh Inglis
- Kusal Mendis
- Josh Hazlewood
- Mohammad Waqar Salamkheil
- Adil Rashid
- Akeal Hosein
- Ish Sodhi
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Rohan Kunnummal
- Priyansh Arya
- Manan Vohra
- Raj Bawa
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Vivrant Sharma
- Atit Sheth
- Hrithik Shokeen
- Urvil Patel
- Vishnu Solanki
- Kuldip Yadav
- Ishan Porel
- Shiva Singh
- Murugan Ashwin
- Pulkit Narang
- Finn Allen
- Colin Munro
- Rassie van der Dussen
- Qais Ahmad
- Michael Bracewell
- James Neesham
- Keemo Paul
- Odean Smith
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- Tymal Mills
- Lance Morris
- Adam Milne
- Sandeep Warrier
- Luke Wood
- Rithik Easwaran
- Himmat Singh
- Sumeet Verma
- Harsh Dubey
- Tanush Kotian
- Rohit Rayudu
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Pradosh Paul
- Gourav Choudhary
- G Ajitesh
- Bipin Saurabh
- K.M. Asif
- Mohammed Kaif
- Abhilash Shetty
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Prithvi Raj Yarra
- Shubham Agrawal
Ready to make your predictions and win on the International Cricket matches? To find all the latest odds, betting and cricket scores and fixtures from India click here