The mini auctions for the upcoming season IPL 2024 are scheduled on December 19 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently unveiled the list of players slated for the IPL Auction 2024. The released player list has stirred excitement, featuring key players available for bidding. Franchises are gearing up to strategically bid for top talent with a total budget of ₹250 crore allotted for acquiring 77 slots. The auction, scheduled for Tuesday, will see 333 players go under the hammer.
Teams will compete within a total salary cap of INR 262.95 crore. Among the franchises, Gujarat Titans boast the highest purse at INR 38.15 crore, while Lucknow Super Giants have the lowest at INR 13.15 crore. The auction encompasses 77 slots, including 30 for overseas players. For the first time in the 16-year history of IPL, a woman will conduct the auction. Mallik Sagar, who has conducted the auction in the Women’s Premier League, will perform this responsibility.
How many players are part of this auction?
As per BCCI, a whopping 1166 players signed up for this year’s auction. From that pool, 333 players have made the cut. Among them, 214 are Indian players, and 119 are foreign players. Out of the 333, 116 players have represented their countries, while 215 are yet to make their mark in international cricket. Two players come from Associate countries. Across the 10 teams, there are 77 available slots, with 30 reserved for foreign players.
How does the auction process work?
The players are divided into 19 sets, with various types including batsmen, fast bowlers, all-rounders, spin bowlers, capped and uncapped players etc. They will bid separately for each set, starting with capped players and then moving on to uncapped players . A total of 23 players have been ordered for Rs 2 crore, including names like Mitchell Marsh, Umesh Yadav, and Shardul Thakur. Moreover, the 13 players have a base price of Rs 1.5 crore.
Here’s a summary of how each team is approaching the IPL 2024 auction:
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Defending champions CSK, with a purse of ₹31.4 crore, aims to address gaps in their squad. They are eyeing middle-order batter Manish Pandey to replace Ambati Rayudu, and they hope to bring back star pacer Shardul Thakur.
2. Gujarat Titans: After Hardik Pandya’s departure, Gujarat Titans, with ₹38.15 crore, faces challenges. They are targeting players like Shardul Thakur, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Azmatullah Omarzai to strengthen their team.
3. Delhi Capitals: With a purse of ₹28.95 crore, Delhi Capitals is dealing with talent issues, especially with uncertainties surrounding the return of captain Rishabh Pant. They are looking at experienced players like Priyansh Arya, Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jos Inglis, and Wanindu Hasaranga.
4. Rajasthan Royals: Having identified talents through domestic tournaments, Rajasthan Royals, with ₹14.50 crore, is focusing on batters like Sameer Rizvi, Swastik Chikkara, Ashutosh Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh, and Saurabh Chauhan.
5. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): RCB, with ₹23.25 crore, is aiming to replace released player Harshal Patel. They are considering Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins and have the potential to influence the bidding dynamics.
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad: With ₹34 crore, SRH is looking to enhance their pace bowling options with players like Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel. They also aim to secure a proficient foreign fast bowler and a top-order Indian batsman.
7. Mumbai Indians: Despite controversy over captaincy, MI, with ₹17.75 crore, is seeking the right combinations during the auction. The focus is on players like Hasaranga, Manav Suthar, Ashutosh Sharma, and Darshan Misal.
8. Punjab Kings: With ₹29.10 crore, Punjab Kings is interested in Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, and Rachin Ravindra. They have two overseas slots and are considering Rachin Ravindra as a promising prospect.
9. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): KKR, with ₹32.70 crore, is in need of pace bowlers and is eyeing Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Rachin Ravindra, and Harshal Patel. They also seek an Indian all-rounder to fill the void left by Shahbaz Ahmed.
10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): LSG, with a purse of ₹13.15 crore, is interested in players like Starc, Hazlewood, and Gerald Coetzee to strengthen their fast bowling options. They are also evaluating Ashutosh Sharma as a potential uncapped Indian batter.
FAQ
Q) When is the IPL 2024 Auction scheduled to be held?
Ans. IPL 2024 is scheduled to go on sale on December 19, 2023 (Tuesday).
Q) Where will IPL 2024 Auction be held?
Ans. The IPL 2024 shopping center will be held at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
Q) When will the IPL 2024 auction start?
Ans. The IPL 2024 auction will start at 1:00 PM IST.
Q) How many players will participate in IPL 2024 Auction?
Ans. A total of 333 players have been selected for the IPL 2024 auction.
Q) How many Indians are there in IPL 2024 Auction lineup?
Ans. The IPL 2024 auction list includes 214 Indian players.
Q) How many foreign players will feature in the IPL 2024 auction?
Ans. The IPL 2024 auction list includes 119 foreign players, including two from member states.
Q) How many capped players are included in IPL 2024 auction?
Ans. The IPL 2024 auction roster includes 116 players.
Q) How many players have been autopied and are included in the IPL 2024 auction?
Ans. A total of 215 unopped players have been listed for the IPL 2024 auction.
Q) Where can you watch IPL 2024 Auction live?
Ans. The IPL 2024 auction will be live streamed on Sports18 network and can also be watched for free on Jio Cinema app and website.
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