IPL Auction 2024: Teams participating in the mini-auction for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, are strategically aiming to acquire players, considering factors such as the high demand and low supply ratio, with a primary focus on discovering talented Indian players.
In preparation for the mini-auction, the 10 IPL teams are undergoing significant calculations to assemble the best player combinations within their limited budgets. The released players’ list has raised interest, as key players are now available for bidding, prompting franchises to strategically bid to secure top talent. A total of ₹250 crore is allocated for acquiring 77 slots, and 333 players are set to go under the hammer on Tuesday.
Let’s take a closer look at each team’s bidding strategy for IPL Auction 2024:
1. **Chennai Super Kings (CSK):** As defending champions, CSK, with a purse of ₹31.4 crore, aims to fill crucial gaps in their squad. The team is looking for a middle-order batter to replace veteran Ambati Rayudu, and Manish Pandey seems fitting for the position. Additionally, considering Shardul Thakur’s recent performances for India, CSK is keen to bring back their star pacer.
2. **Gujarat Titans:** With a challenging situation after captain Hardik Pandya’s move to Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, entering the mini-auctions with a purse of ₹38.15 crore, is eyeing strong players like Shardul Thakur, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
3. **Delhi Capitals:** With uncertainty about the return of captain Rishabh Pant, who missed the 2023 season due to serious injuries, Delhi Capitals, with a purse of ₹28.95 crore, aims to address talent issues. The team is targeting experienced players like Priyansh Arya, Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jos Inglis, and Wanindu Hasaranga.
4. **Rajasthan Royals:** Known for identifying promising young talents, Rajasthan Royals, with a purse of ₹14.50 crore, is likely to consider players who have demonstrated their skills in events like Syed Mushtaq Ali, TNPL, and UP Premier League. Batters like Sameer Rizvi, Swastik Chikkara, Ashutosh Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh, and Saurabh Chauhan are on their radar.
5. **Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):** The decision to release pacer Harshal Patel has raised eyebrows, and RCB, with a purse of ₹23.25 crore, is keen on replacing him with Australia’s Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins. RCB has the potential to influence the bidding dynamics significantly.
6. **Sunrisers Hyderabad:** Considering the limited presence of Indian players in the team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, with a purse of ₹34 crore, is considering Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel as viable options. The franchise is likely to actively pursue them in the bidding process and is also looking to secure the services of a proficient foreign fast bowler and an additional top-order batsman, preferably of Indian origin.
7. **Mumbai Indians:** The decision to replace Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as the captain has sparked controversy. The team, with a purse of ₹17.75 crore, is focused on finding the right combinations during the auction. Players like Hasaranga, Manav Suthar, Ashutosh Sharma, and Darshan Misal are in the spotlight for the team.
8. **Punjab Kings:** With a purse of ₹29.10 crore, Punjab Kings is showing keen interest in players like Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, and Rachin Ravindra. The franchise, having two remaining overseas player slots, is likely to align with the prevailing trend, making Rachin Ravindra a promising prospect.
9. **Kolkata Knight Riders:** With one of the highest budgets in IPL Auction 2024 at ₹32.70 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders are in dire need of quality pace bowlers. The franchise is eyeing players like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Rachin Ravindra, and Harshal Patel. Additionally, there is a need for an Indian all-rounder or a finisher to fill the void left by Shahbaz Ahmed, who was transferred to Sunrisers Hyderabad through a trade.
10. **Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):** LSG is interested in players like Starc, Hazlewood, and South African talent Gerald Coetzee to secure another top-tier fast bowling alternative to complement Mark Wood. For uncapped Indian batters, the franchise is evaluating Ashutosh Sharma as a prospective option. LSG has a purse of ₹13.15 crore.”
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