The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 player auction is eagerly awaited and will unfold in Dubai on December 19. This marks a departure from tradition as the proceedings will occur outside India for the first time.
Up to 70 vacant roster spots across 10 franchises are set to be filled from a pool of 333 cricketers.
When and Where is the IPL 2024 Auction? The IPL 2024 player auction is scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, UAE, kicking off at 3:30 pm IST.
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Curious minds might question the choice of Dubai over India. However, this decision is rooted in practicality. The ongoing wedding season in India raises concerns about hotel availability, prompting the IPL officials to opt for Dubai as the auction venue.
This move echoes a potential trend, as hosting IPL auctions outside India could become a norm, following the precedent set during the pandemic.
Auction Format and Rules for the IPL The IPL auction employs an accelerated process to select players from a pool of 333, distributing them across 10 teams with 70 vacancies.
Teams bid for players in rounds, organized by valued brackets, with bidding wars often escalating prices for coveted athletes. Notably, pre-auction trades have already taken place, providing certain teams with added funds.
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Players Up for Grabs The IPL 2024 auction pool comprises 333 cricketers from 14 countries, including 214 Indian players and 119 international players. Noteworthy is the inclusion of two players from associate member nations.
Among the players, 116 are capped, 215 are uncapped, and 23 elite players carry the highest reserve price tag of 2 crores.
Team’s Budget and Player Slots Gujarat Titans lead the budget game with Rs 38.15 crore, closely followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (Rs 37.85 crore) and Punjab Kings (Rs 32.2 crore). Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have the smallest budget at Rs 20.45 crore, with only four player slots to fill.
With Kolkata Knight Riders having the most vacancies at 12 players, the combined 10 franchises have 70 positions up for grabs, promising an intriguing auction.
Most Coveted Players Star players with a 2 crore reserve valuation, including Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green, Shreyas Iyer, and Harshal Patel, are expected to ignite intense bidding wars.
As the IPL 2024 auction unfolds, it presents a pivotal opportunity for franchises to shape their squads and adds an element of anticipation for fans eager to witness the league’s next season unfold.
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