In a surprising turn of events during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, Manish Pandey, the talented Indian cricketer, went unsold. At the same time, the present World Champion Australia's Travis Head secured a deal with the Hyderabad franchise for a whopping amount of 6.8 Crores.

Manish Pandey, known for his expertise in the shorter format of the game, failed to attract any bids from the IPL franchises . Pandey, who had previously played for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals has been a consistent performer in the tournament and has been a part of the winning Kolkata Knight Riders team aswell. Despite his prior accomplishments, he surprisingly remained without a buyer in this year's auction at least for the first round.

On the other hand, Travis Head, the all-rounder from Australia, emerged as a sought-after player. Representing Australia, Head played an instrumental role in his team's victory in the ICC Men's World Cup 2023. Head's ability to contribute has made him an asset in the shortest format of the game. Hyderabad's purchase of Head for 6.8 Crores reflects the confidence they have in his capabilities.

As teams aim to strengthen their squad and fill any gaps they may have identified, the absence of a bid for Manish Pandey has raised questions about the reasoning behind it – whether it is based on his recent form or strategic considerations of the franchise owners. Meanwhile, Travis Head's impressive performance in the World Cup seems to have boosted his market value, resulting in a lucrative deal with Hyderabad.