The countdown has begun for the most thrilling event of the year – the IPL 2024 auction. On 19 December, in Dubai, 333 players will go under the hammer, hoping to land a lucrative contract with one of the 10 franchises. Among them, 23 players have set their base price at a whopping Rs. 2 crore, the highest in the history of the IPL. Who will be the most sought-after stars? Who will be the surprise picks? Who will be the biggest bargains? The answers will be revealed soon, as the drama unfolds in front of a global audience.
Get Ready for a Jam Packed Betting War
The list of players with the highest base price includes some of the biggest names in world cricket, such as Hardik Pandya, Jofra Archer, Adam Zampa, Chris Jordan, and Adil Rashid. These players have proven their worth in the previous editions of the IPL, and will be expecting a fierce bidding war among the franchises. However, they will also face stiff competition from some of the emerging talents, such as Harry Brook, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Akeal Hossain, who have impressed in the recent international and domestic tournaments. These players have set their base price at a modest Rs. 50 lakh, but could fetch much more, depending on the demand and supply in the market.
IPL 2024 Player Auction List Announced ✅
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Complete List of Players with a Base Price of Rs 2 Crore:
- Harry Brook
- Travis Head
- Rilee Rossouw
- Steve Smith
- Gerald Coetzee
- Pat Cummins
- Harshal Patel
- Shardul Thakur
- Chris Woakes
- Josh Inglis
- Lockie Ferguson
- Josh Hazlewood
- Umesh Yadav
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Mujeeb Ur Ragman
- Adil Rashid
- Rassie van der Dussen
- James Vince
- Sean Abbott
- Jamie Overton
- David Willey
- Ben Duckett
- Mitchell Starc
Give Your Eyes a Delight of Watching Veterans: Dhoni, Ben Stokes, and Joe Root
The IPL 2024 auction will also see some of the veterans of the game, such as MS Dhoni, Ben Stokes, and Joe Root, making themselves available for the next season. Dhoni, who has led Chennai Super Kings to four IPL titles, has confirmed his participation in the forthcoming edition, putting an end to the speculations about his retirement. Stokes and Root, on the other hand, have withdrawn from the IPL 2024 due to workload management, and will focus on their national duties. Their absence will create a void in the teams that they represented, and will also open up opportunities for other players to fill in.
Get Insights of The Upcoming Strategies for This IPL Season
The IPL 2024 auction will be a test of strategy, skill, and luck for the franchises, as they try to build a balanced and competitive squad for the next season. With a total purse of Rs. 262.95 crore, and a maximum of 77 slots to fill, the franchises will have to make smart and judicious choices, keeping in mind the dynamics of the game, the conditions of the venues, and the preferences of the fans. The auction will also be a test of nerves, patience, and resilience for the players, as they wait for their fate to be decided by the gavel of the auctioneer. The auction will be a roller-coaster ride of emotions, as some players will rejoice, some will regret, and some will remain hopeful.
The IPL 2024 auction will be a spectacle like no other, as the cricketing world will witness the clash of the titans, the rise of the underdogs, and the fall of the giants. The auction will be a game-changer, a career-maker, and a dream-breaker. The auction will be the ultimate showdown, where every bid counts, every second matters, and every move can make or break a team. The auction will be the IPL 2024 – where the action begins.
