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IPL 2024 Auction: Key Strategies and Player Movements
IPL • 27 Nov, 2023 • 21,051 Views • ⭐ 4.1
Written by Anand Swami
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The IPL 2024 auction, a pivotal event in cricket's most thrilling league, is slated for December 19 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. With an increased budget cap of Rs. 100 crore per team, this auction is set to be a game-changer. It marks the final year of the current three-year player contracts, leading to a mega-auction next year. This significant shift to an international venue for the first time in the league's history follows the change of plans from Istanbul to Kochi last year.
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya's Strategic Return
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Key Acquisitions: Hardik Pandya (post-retention) and Romario Shepherd.
Leadership Challenge: With Hardik's departure, a new captaincy choice looms.
Retained Players: R Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, B Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Mohit Sharma, Matthew Wade, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Noor Ahmad, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Josh Little, Rashid Khan.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Restructuring the Bowling
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New Additions: Mayank Dagar, Cameron Green (from Mumbai).
Major Releases: Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, David Willey, Wayne Parnell, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Siddharth Kaul, Kedar Jadhav.
Retained Talent: Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Vyshak Vijaykumar.
Auction Purse: 23.25 CR.
Chennai Super Kings: Stokes and Rayudu Out
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Major Exits: Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu (retired from IPL), Dwaine Pretorious, Bhagath Varma, Subhranshu Senapati, Akash Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Sisanda Magala.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Bowling and Wicket-keeping Focus
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Major Exits: Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Shardul Thakur, Mandeep Singh, Kulwant Khejroliya, N Jagadeesan, David Wiese, Aarya Desai, Litton Das, Johnson Charles, Shakib Al Hasan.
Solid Retentions: Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Marcus Stoinis, Amit Mishra, Nicholas Pooran, K Gowtham, Prerak Mankad, Kyle Mayers, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Quinton de Kock, Yash Thakur, Mark Wood, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Yudhvir Singh, KL Rahul, Ayush Badoni.
Auction Purse: 13.15 CR.
Conclusion
The IPL 2024 auction is set to be a defining moment, shaping team strategies and dynamics for the upcoming season. With an increased budget, teams have the opportunity to refine their squads, balancing the blend of experience and emerging talent.
This event is not just about acquiring players; it's about crafting winning combinations and setting the stage for future successes. As the cricketing world watches, each decision made in Dubai will have a lasting impact on the thrilling journey of IPL cricket.