The buzz surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction is reaching its crescendo as the stage is set at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai for the much-anticipated event on Tuesday, December 19. The auction extravaganza is scheduled to commence at 11:30 pm local time (1:00 pm IST), promising an evening of cricket drama and big-money deals.
With a pool of 332 players vying for attention, the 10 franchises aim to secure the best talent to fill a maximum of 77 available slots. Thirty of these coveted positions are reserved for overseas players, bringing an international flavor to the auction. The breakdown includes 214 Indian players and 118 overseas talents, including representatives from Associate nations. Among the player roster, 116 are capped, and 214 are uncapped, showcasing the diverse mix of cricketing prowess on display.
In a strategic move, the auction will kick off with two distinct sets dedicated to Capped Batters and Capped All-Rounders. The players in these categories will be randomly drawn, adding an element of unpredictability as they go under the hammer.
For cricket enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the action, the first set of Capped Batters promises star-studded names:
SET 1 – CAPPED BATTERS:
– Harry Brook (England) – Base Price: INR 2 crore
– Travis Head (Australia) – Base Price: INR 2 crore
– Karun Nair (India) – Base Price: INR 0.5 crore
– Manish Pandey (India) – Base Price: INR 0.5 crore
– Rovman Powell (West Indies) – Base Price: INR 1 crore
– Rilee Rossouw (South Africa) – Base Price: INR 2 crore
– Steve Smith (Australia) – Base Price: INR 2 crore
The IPL 2024 Auction is poised to be a riveting spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcomes and surprises that this cricketing carnival is sure to deliver.
