The mini-auction, which is set for December 19 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a step closer to the highly anticipated 2024 Indian Premier League sale, so it’s reasonable to think that the teams will have their priorities in order.
In their quest for their first-ever IPL trophy, the Punjab Kings will be anticipating a competitive auction. Although the Preity Zita, Ness Wadia-owned team hasn’t had much luck with changes in the player lineup or even name, they will be hoping for a turnaround in the next lucrative T20 tournament.
Players PBKS Can Target at IPL 2024 Auction:
Daryl Mitchell
During the just-finished ICC ODI World Cup in India, the Kiwi batter induced waves in the cricket world. When in form, the 32-year-old batter has the ability to take the bowlers to task and stabilize the innings in the middle orders.
His aggressive batting approach would be ideal for the Twenty20 version of the game, and the teams would have taken note of his World Cup achievements in India.
Mitchell Starc
Considering how well he can handle the new ball, the Australian pacer is sure to get attention during the auction. Any side that the 33-year-old joins will see an improvement in their bowling unit since he is still one of the most dangerous bowlers in international cricket. Before the auction, he set a base price appraisal of Rs 2 crore for himself, and if teams could afford him, they would surely sign the dangerous seamer without hesitation. Should PBKS be able to overcome the competition and acquire World Cup-winning seamer Kagiso Rabada of South Africa, they would have a bowling combination that would be the terror of any batting order.
Umesh Yadav
In light of his tournament experience, the Indian bowler, who was also dropped from the KKR roster, might improve Punjab’s opening bowling. He would undoubtedly prove to be an asset to the PBKS.
He is one of the few Indians with a listing in the Rs 2 crore base price range, and if his name comes up at an opportune moment in the constantly shifting and exciting auction environment, he might get more.
