IPL Auction 2024 Explained
The mini-auctions for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are scheduled for 19 December in Dubai. The 10 IPL teams will go through some major calculations to get the best set of players with their limited purse. The teams will have to keep multiple things in consideration including the high demand-short supply ratio of players with more focus on finding good Indian talent.
The list of released players raised some eyebrows as some crucial players are up for bidding now and the franchises will look to bid effectively to grab the best talent. A sum of ₹250 crore is allocated for the acquisition of 77 slots and 333 players are set to go under the hammer on Tuesday.
Let’s look at how each team plans to bid during the IPL auction 2024:
1. Chennai Super Kings
The defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have a purse of ₹31.4 crore and will look to fill some critical gaps in their squad. The team will look at a middle-order batter to replace veteran Ambati Rayudu and Manish Pandey seems apt for the position. Moreover, Shardul Thakur is also released ahead of the auction, and considering his recent performances for India, CSK will look to get its star pacer back.
2. Gujarat Titans
The franchise has some difficult questions at hand after their skipper Hardik Pandya moved back to Mumbai Indians. They will enter the mini-auctions with a purse of ₹38.15 crore and look to get some strong players like Shardul Thakur, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
3. Delhi Capitals
While the suspense remains on the comeback of their skipper Rishabh Pant, who missed the 2023 season due to serious accident injuries, the franchise is dealing with some serious talent issues. With a purse of ₹28.95 crore, the team will look to get some experienced players like Priyansh Arya, Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jos Inglis, and Wanindu Hasaranga.
4. Rajasthan Royals
The Rajasthan Royals have consistently identified promising young talents through a meticulous selection process. They will still look at some batters like Sameer Rizvi, Swastik Chikkara, Ashutosh Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh, and Saurabh Chauhan. They have ₹14.50 crore in their purse.
5. Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB will look to replace pacer Harshal Patel with Australia’s Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins. They will enter the auction with a purse of ₹23.25 crore and have a lot of potential to change the bidding dynamics.
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Considering the limited presence of Indian players in the team lineup, Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel emerge as viable options. With ₹34 crore in purse, the franchise could actively pursue them in the bidding process, potentially making substantial offers.
7. Mumbai Indians
The decision to replace Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as the captain of the franchise has generated a lot of backlash. Players like Hasaranga, Manav Suthar, Ashutosh Sharma, and Darshan Misal remain in focus for the team. They have ₹17.75 crore in their purse.
8. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings will display a keen interest in Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, and Rachin Ravindra. The franchise finds itself with two remaining overseas player slots. They have a purse of ₹29.10 crore.
9. Kolkata Knight Riders
The franchise is in dire need of some good pace bowlers and will look with hope at players like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Rachin Ravindra, and Harshal Patel. They have ₹32.70 crore in hand.
10. Lucknow Super Giants
The LSG will be interested in players like Starc, Hazlewood, and South African talent Gerald Coetzee. They have a purse of 13.15 crore.
As the IPL auction 2024 approaches, all eyes are on the teams as they strategize to build the best squad for the upcoming season. IPL will be streamed on JIO cinema
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