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IPL 2024 Auction : As the international cricket calendar takes a pause, all eyes are set on the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises heading into a heated bidding war for the upcoming season. In a historic move, the auction is scheduled away from home, taking place on December 19 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, featuring a massive pool of 333 players.
The diverse player roster consists of 214 Indian players, 119 overseas cricketers, and two from associate countries. Among them, 116 are capped cricketers, while 215 are uncapped. Only 70 players out of the 333 hopefuls will secure an IPL contract, with 30 spots reserved for overseas talents.
Four teams enter the auction with a substantial purse exceeding INR 30 crore – Gujarat Titans (38.15), Sunrisers Hyderabad (34), Kolkata Knight Riders (32.7), and Chennai Super Kings (31.4). Other franchises like Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore boast budgets of INR 29.1 crore, INR 28.95 crore, and INR 23.25 crore, respectively. Mumbai Indians have INR 17.75 crores, Rajasthan Royals have INR 14.5 crores, while Lucknow Super Giants hold the lowest amount with INR 13.15.
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the way as the busiest side with 12 slots to fill, closely followed by Delhi Capitals with 9 slots. Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings all aim to fill eight slots each.
Date: Friday, December 19, 2024
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai
Time: Live coverage starts at 1:00 pm (IST)
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Budgets and Expectations: Teams Look to Fill 77 Vacant Slots
The 10 franchises have a combined budget of Rs 262.95 crore, aiming to fill 77 vacant slots in the auction. Among the shortlisted 333 players, 214 are Indian, and 119 are overseas. Kolkata Knight Riders lead with 12 vacant slots, while Delhi Capitals follow with 9. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings, along with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, have six available spots each, setting the stage for an electrifying auction.
