The 2024 IPL Auction is set to captivate audiences once again as all eyes focus on the 10 franchises, eagerly anticipating the reshuffling of teams for the upcoming season of the lucrative league. The auction pool features 333 players, with a total of 77 slots available, including 30 overseas positions, for the franchises to fill. Notably, 214 Indian players and 119 foreign players have enlisted for the auction, comprising 116 capped players and 215 uncapped players.
Teams enter the auction with varying purse amounts, with Gujarat Titans leading the pack with Rs 38.15 crores, followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad with Rs 34 crores. Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings hold Rs 32.7 crores and Rs 31.4 crores, respectively. Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore have Rs 29.1 crores, Rs 28.95 crores, and Rs 23.25 crores, respectively. Lucknow Super Giants possess the lowest available purse at Rs 13.15 crores, accompanied by Mumbai Indians with Rs 17.75 crores and Rajasthan Royals with Rs 14.5 crores.
In terms of player releases, Kolkata Knight Riders lead with 12 released players, followed by Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, each parting ways with 11 players. Rajasthan Royals have released 9 players, while Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans have let go of 8 players each.
Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have opted for minimal changes, releasing only 7 and 5 players, respectively, as they strategize for the upcoming season of the IPL.
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Here is Everything You Need to Know About IPL 2024 Auction
When is the IPL 2024 auction scheduled?
The IPL 2024 auction is set to occur on Tuesday, December 19.
Where is the venue for the IPL 2024 auction?
The IPL 2024 auction is scheduled to take place at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai.
What time does the IPL 2024 auction start?
The live coverage of the IPL 2024 auction is scheduled to commence at 1 pm (IST).
Where to watch IPL 2024 auction live broadcast on TV?
The IPL 2024 auction will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
How many teams will participate in the IPL 2024 auction?
All 10 teams are set to participate in the IPL 2024 auction.
Player Availability by Country
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially designated the window for the Indian Premier League (IPL) from March 22 to the end of May. However, finalizing specific dates is pending due to the upcoming general elections in the country next summer, with the schedule contingent on the election program.
Franchises were informed that players from Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, and the West Indies will be available fully, with minimal or no restrictions. Meanwhile, England, Ireland, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh boards have given conditional approval.
Confirmed Full Availability
The BCCI has been informed that Taskin Ahmed and Md. Shoriful Islam from Bangladesh will not be available for the IPL 2024 edition. Meanwhile, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), Cricket West Indies (CWI), Cricket South Africa (CSA), New Zealand Cricket (NZC), and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have assured the BCCI that their players will be available for the entire duration of the IPL.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has stated that its players can participate unless unfit or engaged in international duties. The availability of English players is subject to the ECB’s summer international program, particularly around the Twenty20 World Cup.
Notable Player Considerations
Most Australian players, except Josh Hazlewood, will be available for the IPL. Hazlewood is set to join the league only from the first week of May, with Cricket Australia (CA) assuring full availability of its players, except for those participating in the Sheffield Shield final.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Cricket Ireland (CI) have granted partial availability for their players in the IPL 2024 auction. Notably, special permissions have been extended to Mustafizur Rahman and Joshua Little. Rahman is permitted to participate in the league from March 22 to May 11.
Sri Lanka has the scheduled second Test against Bangladesh from March 30 to April 3, raising questions about the availability of some players. However, certain Sri Lankan players, including Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dushmantha Chameera, will be available for the full duration of the IPL as they do not participate in the Test format.
