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| IPL Auction |
In the pulsating world of cricket, the anticipation for the IPL Auction 2024 is reaching a fever pitch! With a whopping 333 players shortlisted, the stage is set for an electrifying auction showdown, where franchises will battle it out to secure the best talents for the upcoming season.
The shortlist boasts a diverse array of cricketing prowess, with 214 talented Indian players and 119 international sensations, including representatives from associate nations. The auction dynamics promise a riveting clash, as 116 capped players vie for attention, while 215 uncapped cricketing gems add an element of unpredictability to the proceedings.
With a maximum of 77 players set to be auctioned, the stakes are high, and only a select few will have the honour of being part of the esteemed IPL franchises. Of these, 30 coveted slots are reserved for international cricketing maestros, adding an extra layer of excitement to the bidding wars.
This year, the IPL Auction will unfold in the vibrant city of Dubai, and the cricketing world will be glued to their screens on December 19th at 2:30 PM IST as the bidding war kicks off.
The two-crore club features some marquee names, including India's Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, and Umesh Yadav. Joining them are international stalwarts like Australia's Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, and Josh Hazlewood, England's Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, and Adil Rashid, South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen, New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson, Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman.
As the auction strategies unfold, let's take a sneak peek at the war chests of the IPL franchises:
- Chennai Super Kings: ₹31.4 Crore (6 slots, 3 overseas)
- Delhi Capitals: ₹28.95 Crore (9 slots, 4 overseas)
- Gujarat Titans: ₹38.15 Crore (8 slots, 2 overseas)
- Kolkata Knight Riders: ₹32.7 Crore (12 slots, 4 overseas)
- Lucknow Super Giants: ₹13.15 Crore (6 slots, 2 overseas)
- Mumbai Indians: ₹17.75 Crore (8 slots, 4 overseas)
- Punjab Kings: ₹29.1 Crore (8 slots, 2 overseas)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: ₹23.15 Crore (6 slots, 3 overseas)
- Rajasthan Royals: ₹14.5 Crore (8 slots, 3 overseas)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: ₹34 Crore (6 slots, 3 overseas)
As the cricketing universe braces for the auction extravaganza, stay tuned for the live drama, unexpected twists, and the unveiling of the multi-million dollar cricketing deals! The IPL Auction 2024 promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions and financial fireworks.
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