Introduction
Cricket enthusiasts, buckle up! The IPL 2024 Auction is on the horizon, promising a cricketing extravaganza like never before. This article delves deep into the dynamics of the auction, highlighting key players like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and uncapped Indian talents Rizvi and Kushagra. From eye-watering paydays to intense bidding wars, this is your ultimate guide to the upcoming season.
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Players Sold in IPL 2024 Auction
| Player Name | Country | Team | Player Type | Base Price (INR) | Base Price (USD) | Auction Price (INR) | Auction Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rovman Powell | WI | RR | All-Rounder | 1 crore | 130,000 | 7.40 crore | 962,000 |
| Harry Brook | England | DC | Batsman | 2 crore | 260,000 | 4.00 crore | 520,000 |
| Travis Head | Australia | SRH | All-Rounder | 2 crore | 260,000 | 6.80 crore | 884,000 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | SL | SRH | All-Rounder | 1.5 crore | 195,000 | 1.50 crore | 195,000 |
| Rachin Ravindra | NZ | CSK | All-Rounder | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 1.80 crore | 234,000 |
| Shardul Thakur | India | CSK | Bowler | 2 crore | 260,000 | 4.00 crore | 520,000 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | GT | Batsman | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 50 lakh | 65,000 |
| Pat Cummins | Australia | SRH | Bowler | 2 crore | 260,000 | 20.50 crore | 2,665,000 |
| Gerald Coetzee | SA | MI | Bowler | 2 crore | 260,000 | 5.00 crore | 650,000 |
| Harshal Patel | India | PBKS | Bowler | 2 crore | 260,000 | 11.75 crore | 1,527,000 |
| Daryl Mitchell | NZ | CSK | All-Rounder | 1 crore | 130,000 | 14.00 crore | 1,820,000 |
| Chris Woakes | England | PBKS | All-Rounder | 2 crore | 260,000 | 4.20 crore | 546,000 |
| Tristan Stubbs | SA | DC | Batsman | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 50 lakh | 65,000 |
| KS Bharat | India | KKR | Batsman | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 50 lakh | 65,000 |
| Chetan Sakariya | India | KKR | Bowler | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 50 lakh | 65,000 |
| Alzarri Joseph | WI | RCB | Bowler | 1 crore | 130,000 | 11.50 crore | 1,495,000 |
| Umesh Yadav | India | GT | Bowler | 2 crore | 260,000 | 5.80 crore | 754,000 |
| Shivam Mavi | India | LSG | Bowler | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 6.40 crore | 832,000 |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | KKR | Bowler | 2 crore | 260,000 | 24.75 crore | 3,217,000 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | India | SRH | Bowler | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 1.60 crore | 208,000 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | SL | MI | Bowler | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 4.60 crore | 598,000 |
| Shubham Dubey | India | RR | All-Rounder | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 5.80 crore | 754,000 |
| Sameer Rizvi | India | CSK | Batsman | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 8.40 crore | 1,092,000 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | India | KKR | Bowler | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Arshin Kulkarni | India | LSG | Bowler | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Shahrukh Khan | India | GT | Batsman | 40 lakh | 52,000 | 7.40 crore | 962,000 |
| Ramandeep Singh | India | KKR | Batsman | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | England | RR | Batsman | 50 lakh | 65,000 | 50 lakh | 65,000 |
| Ricky Bhui | India | DC | Batsman | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Kumar Kushagra | India | MI | Batsman | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Yash Dayal | India | RCB | Bowler | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Sushant Mishra | India | PBKS | Bowler | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Akash Singh | India | RR | Bowler | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Kartik Tyagi | India | RR | Bowler | 1.30 crore | 169,000 | 1.30 crore | 169,000 |
| Rasikh Dar | India | SRH | Bowler | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Manav Suthar | India | LSG | Bowler | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| M Siddharth | India | LSG | Bowler | 20 lakh | 26,000 | 20 lakh | 26,000 |
| Shreyas Gopal | India | RR | All-Rounder | 30 lakh | 39,000 | 30 lakh | 39,000 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | WI | KKR | All-Rounder | 1.5 crore | 195,000 | 1.50 crore | 195,000 |
IPL 2024 Squads: Unveiled
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moeen Ali | England | All Rounder |
| Shaik Rasheed | India | Batsman |
| Mukesh Choudhary | India | Bowler |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | All Rounder |
| Shivam Dube | India | All Rounder |
| Tushar Deshpande | India | Bowler |
| Prashant Solanki | India | Batsman |
| Simarjeet Singh | India | Bowler |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | India | Batsman |
| MS Dhoni (C) | India | Batsman, Wicket-Keeper |
| Sameer Rizvi | India | Batsman |
| Shardul Thakur | India | Bowler |
| Nishant Sindhu | India | Batsman |
| Rajvardhan Hangargekar | India | Batsman |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | All Rounder |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | All Rounder |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | All Rounder |
| Ajinkya Rahane | India | Batsman |
| Avanish Rao Aravelly | India | Batsman |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | All Rounder |
| Ajay Mandal | India | Batsman |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh | Bowler |
| Deepak Chahar | India | Bowler |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | All Rounder |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | Batsman |
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| David Warner (C) | Australia | Batsman |
| Tristan Stubbs | New Zealand | All Rounder |
| Abhishek Porel | India | Bowler |
| Jhye Richardson | Australia | Bowler |
| Vicky Ostwal | India | Batsman |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | All Rounder |
| Yash Dhull | India | Batsman |
| Ishant Sharma | India | Bowler |
| Pravin Dubey | India | All Rounder |
| Rasikh Dar | India | Batsman |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | Batsman |
| Kumar Kushagra | India | Batsman |
| Lalit Yadav | India | All Rounder |
| Rishabh Pant | India | Batsman |
| R Sai Kishore | India | Bowler |
| Lungisani Ngidi | South Africa | Bowler |
| Anrich Nortje | South Africa | Bowler |
| Harry Brook | England | Batsman |
| Prithvi Shaw | India | Batsman |
| Syed Khaleel Ahmed | India | Bowler |
3. Gujarat Titans (GT)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shahrukh Khan | India | Batsman |
| Vijay Shankar | India | All Rounder |
| Shubman Gill (C) | India | Batsman |
| Joshua Little | Ireland | Bowler |
| Rahul Tewatia | India | All Rounder |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| Kane Williamson | New Zealand | Batsman |
| David Miller | South Africa | Batsman |
| Sai Sudharsan | India | Batsman |
| Wriddhiman Saha | India | Batsman |
| Spencer Johnson | USA | All Rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| Sushant Mishra | India | Bowler |
| Abhinav Manohar | India | Batsman |
| Kartik Tyagi | India | Bowler |
| Darshan Nalkande | India | Bowler |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | All Rounder |
| Umesh Yadav | India | Bowler |
| Manav Suthar | India | Batsman |
| Jayant Yadav | India | Bowler |
| Matthew Wade | Australia | Batsman |
| Darshan Nalkande | India | Bowler |
| Spencer Johnson | USA | All Rounder |
| Robin Minz | India | Batsman |
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Anukul Roy | India | All Rounder |
| Manish Pandey | India | Batsman |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | Batsman |
| Harshit Rana | India | Batsman |
| Suyash Sharma | India | All Rounder |
| Vaibhav Arora | India | Bowler |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | India | Bowler |
| KS Bharat | India | Batsman |
| Chetan Sakariya | India | Bowler |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | India | Batsman |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | Bowler |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | All Rounder |
| Jason Roy | England | Batsman |
| Andre Russell | West Indies | All Rounder |
| Nitish Rana | India | Batsman |
| Sunil Narine | West Indies | All Rounder |
| Rinku Singh | India | Batsman |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | Bowler |
| Ramandeep Singh | India | Batsman |
| Sakib Hussain | India | Bowler |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | Batsman |
5. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi | India | Bowler |
| Ashton Turner | Australia | Batsman |
| Shivam Mavi | India | Bowler |
| Mayank Yadav | India | Batsman |
| Arshin Kulkarni | India | All Rounder |
| Devdutt Padikkal | India | Batsman |
| Marcus Stoinis | Australia | All Rounder |
| KL Rahul | India | Wicket Keeper |
| Yudhvir Singh | India | Batsman |
| Naveen ul Haq | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| Mark Wood | England | Bowler |
| Mayank Yadav | India | Batsman |
| Krunal Pandya (C) | India | All Rounder |
| Deepak Hooda | India | All Rounder |
| Kyle Mayers | West Indies | All Rounder |
| Mohammad Arshad Khan | India | Batsman |
| Shivam Mavi | India | Bowler |
| K Gowtham | India | All Rounder |
| Prerak Mankad | India | Batsman |
| Mohsin Khan | India | Batsman |
| M Siddharth | India | Bowler |
| Amit Mishra | India | Bowler |
| David Willey | England | All Rounder |
| Ishan Kishan | India | Batsman |
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | Batsman |
| Shams Mulani | India | All Rounder |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | Batsman |
| Vishnu Vinod | India | Batsman |
| Rohit Sharma | India | Batsman |
| Arshin Kulkarni | India | All Rounder |
| Tilak Verma | India | Batsman |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Bowler |
| Piyush Chawla | India | Bowler |
| Akash Madhwal | India | Batsman |
| Jason Behrendorff | Australia | Bowler |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | All Rounder |
| Hardik Pandya | India | All Rounder |
| Shreyas Gopal | India | Bowler |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Naman Dhir | India | Batsman |
6. Mumbai Indians (MI)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Gopal | India | Bowler |
| Shivalik Sharma | India | Bowler |
| Hardik Pandya (C) | India | All-Rounder |
| Akash Madhwal | India | Batsman |
| Ishan Kishan | India | Batsman |
| Jason Behrendorff | Australia | Bowler |
| Anshul Kamboj | India | Batsman |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | Batsman |
| Tilak Verma | India | Batsman |
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | Batsman |
| Vishnu Vinod | India | Batsman |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Bowler |
| Kumar Kartikeya | India | Batsman |
| Piyush Chawla | India | Bowler |
| Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | Bowler |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Sri Lanka | All Rounder |
| Romario Shepherd | West Indies | All Rounder |
| Tim David | Singapore | Batsman |
| Naman Dhir | India | Batsman |
| Arjun Tendulkar | India | All Rounder |
| Vishnu Vinod | India | Batsman |
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan (C) | India | Batsman |
| Harshal Patel | India | Bowler |
| Chris Woakes | England | All Rounder |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | Bowler |
| Sam Curran | England | All Rounder |
| Rishi Dhawan | India | All Rounder |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | All Rounder |
| Rahul Chahar | India | Bowler |
| Prabhsimran Singh | India | Batsman |
| Harpreet Bhatia | India | Batsman |
| Atharva Taide | India | Batsman |
| Jitesh Sharma | India | Batsman |
| Shivam Singh | India | Batsman |
| Liam Livingstone | England | Batsman |
| Jonny Bairstow | England | Batsman |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | Bowler |
| Vidwath Kaverappa | India | Batsman |
| Shashank Singh | India | Batsman |
| Vishwanath Pratap Singh | India | Batsman |
| Ashutosh Sharma | India | Batsman |
| Tanay Thyagarajan | India | Batsman |
| Prince Choudhary | India | Batsman |
| Rilee Rossouw | South Africa | Batsman |
8. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis (C) | South Africa | Batsman |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | All Rounder |
| Virat Kohli | India | Batsman |
| Rajat Patidar | India | Batsman |
| Anuj Rawat | India | Batsman |
| Dinesh Karthik | India | Batsman |
| Suyash Prabhudessai | India | Batsman |
| Will Jacks | England | All Rounder |
| Mahipal Lomror | India | Batsman |
| Karn Sharma | India | Bowler |
| Manoj Bhandage | India | Bowler |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar | India | Bowler |
| Akash Deep | India | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | India | Bowler |
| Reece Topley | England | Bowler |
| Himanshu Sharma | India | Batsman |
| Rajan Kumar | India | Bowler |
| Cameron Green | Australia | All Rounder |
| Alzarri Joseph | West Indies | Bowler |
| Yash Dayal | India | Batsman |
| Tom Curran | England | All Rounder |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | Bowler |
| Swapnil Singh | India | Batsman |
9. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | England | Batsman |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | Batsman |
| Dhruv Jurel | India | Batsman |
| Sanju Samson (C) | India | Batsman |
| Kunal Rathore | India | Batsman |
| Donovan Ferreira | South Africa | Batsman |
| Shubham Dubey | India | All Rounder |
| Kunal Rathore | India | Batsman |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | India | Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | Bowler |
| Avesh Khan | India | Bowler |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India | Bowler |
| Kuldeep Sen | India | Batsman |
| Navdeep Saini | India | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | India | Bowler |
| Riyan Parag | India | Batsman |
| K Gowtham | India | All Rounder |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | Bowler |
| Sunil Narine | West Indies | All Rounder |
| Sandeep Sharma | India | Bowler |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | Batsman |
| Rovman Powell | West Indies | All Rounder |
| Nandre Burger | South Africa | Batsman |
| Abid Mushtaq | India | Batsman |
10. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
| Player Name | Country | Player Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | All Rounder |
| Abdul Samad | India | Bowler |
| Rahul Tripathi | India | Batsman |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | Batsman |
| Mayank Agarwal (C) | India | Batsman |
| Travis Head | Australia | All Rounder |
| Heinrich Klaasen | South Africa | Batsman |
| Marco Jansen | South Africa | All Rounder |
| Anmolpreet Singh | India | Batsman |
| Upendra Singh Yadav | India | Batsman |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | India | Batsman |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | All Rounder |
| Washington Sundar | India | All Rounder |
| Sanvir Singh | India | Batsman |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | Bowler |
| T Natarajan | India | Bowler |
| Mayank Markande | India | Bowler |
| Umran Malik | India | Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | India | All Rounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | All Rounder |
| Pat Cummins | Australia | All Rounder |
| Jaydev Unadkat | India | Bowler |
| Akash Singh | India | Bowler |
| Jhathavedh Subramanyan | India | Bowler |
Top Paid Players – IPL 2024
Mitchell Starc: The Pace Master
The Australian pace sensation, Mitchell Starc, stole the spotlight with a jaw-dropping payday of ₹24.75 crore, approximately USD 3.3 million. His ability to deliver lethal pace and swing the ball both ways made him one of the highest-paid players in the auction.
Pat Cummins: All-Rounder Brilliance
Pat Cummins, the million-dollar all-rounder, secured a significant contract with a payday of ₹20.5 crore, roughly USD 2.7 million. His prowess with both bat and ball made him a hot commodity, leading to a competitive bidding war among franchises.
Rizvi and Kushagra: Uncapped Indian Gems
Sameer Rizvi
In a nail-biting auction showdown, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured the services of Uttar Pradesh batter Sameer Rizvi for a whopping Rs 8.4 crore, a remarkable ascent from his base price of Rs 20 lakh in the IPL 2024 auction held on Tuesday.
The bidding war unfolded primarily between CSK and Gujarat Titans, creating an intense spectacle that drew the attention of fans and analysts. Interestingly, Delhi Capitals also entered the fray, adding another layer of competition before Gujarat Titans eventually withdrew at Rs 7.6 crore.
Kumar Kushagra
Just a week ago, Kumar Kushagra was in the habit of brushing off unknown calls as mere telemarketing scams, not sparing a second thought to the possibilities they might hold. Little did he know that in a matter of days, the very calls he once ignored would transform into life-altering conversations.
In a swift turn of events, Kumar Kushagra has transitioned from ignoring unknown calls to eagerly answering them, marking a significant shift in perspective. Just a week ago, he would have dismissed these calls as potential telemarketing scams, but the landscape changed dramatically after Delhi Capitals secured him for a staggering Rs 7.2 crores (approximately US$867,000) in the IPL auction.
The sudden surge in incoming calls has been nothing short of overwhelming for Kushagra, who finds himself at the epicenter of attention. The calls range from team officials at Delhi Capitals, eager journalists, local news channels, to acquaintances and well-wishers connected to him and his family.
Bidding Wars: Strategies for Supremacy
The IPL auction isn’t just a financial exchange; it’s a dynamic battlefield where franchises employ diverse strategies to secure the most promising talents.
This auction highlighted the art of strategic bidding, revealing the significance of meticulous scouting, anticipation, and the readiness to push financial boundaries. The final price tag not only reflects the players’ intrinsic worth but also underscores the shrewd maneuvers and calculated risks taken by franchises. It adds an extra layer of drama to the spectacle that is the IPL auction, where each bid is a strategic move in the quest for supremacy.
Upcoming Season: Anticipation and Expectations
With squads finalized and strategies in place, the cricketing world eagerly awaits the upcoming season. The IPL 2024 Auction has shaped teams and set the stage for a season filled with suspense, drama, and unforgettable moments. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide brace themselves for a cricketing extravaganza that transcends boundaries and defines the essence of IPL cricket.
FAQs
What makes the IPL 2024 Auction special?
The IPL 2024 Auction is special due to the inclusion of star players, staggering paydays, and intense bidding wars, shaping the league’s dynamics.
Who are the uncapped Indian players to watch out for?
Rizvi and Kushagra emerge as uncapped Indian gems, catching the eye of franchises seeking fresh talent in the IPL 2024 Auction.
What are the staggering paydays mentioned in the article?
The IPL 2024 Auction witnesses paydays of ₹24.75 crore and ₹20.5 crore, setting new benchmarks in the financial landscape of the league.
How do seasoned players impact squads in the IPL 2024 Auction?
Steve Smith, Karun Nair, and Manish Pandey bring valuable experience, shaping squads into formidable contenders in the IPL 2024 Auction.
What role do bidding wars play in the IPL 2024 Auction?
Bidding wars are the heart of the IPL 2024 Auction, where franchises engage in strategic battles to secure the best players and build winning squads.
What can we expect from the upcoming season post the IPL 2024 Auction?
The upcoming season promises a cricketing extravaganza with squads finalized, setting the stage for a season filled with suspense, drama, and unforgettable moments.
Are there any rules or criteria for the selection of players for IPL?
Yes. The rules are that a team must have a minimum of 18 players and a maximum of 25. A team is only allowed to have 6 overseas players.
Conclusion: The Countdown Begins
As we wrap up this journey into the heart of the IPL 2024 Auction, the countdown to the upcoming season begins. The auction, with its star players, bidding wars, and squad unveilings, has set the stage for a cricketing spectacle. Brace yourselves for a season filled with euphoria, surprises, and cricketing brilliance. The IPL 2024 Auction is not just an event; it’s a celebration of the sport we love. Let the countdown to the cricketing extravaganza begin!
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