Excitement is building as the stage is set for the IPL 2024 auction, with the unveiling of the registered players. Scheduled to transpire at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 19th, 2023, this edition promises to be an unprecedented affair with the introduction of live audience participation for the first time in the auction’s storied history.
A total of 333 players are registered for the auction, further broken down into 119 overseas players, 214 Indian players, and 2 associate players. Among the registered talent pool, 116 are capped players, and 215 are uncapped. The proceedings are set to commence at 2.30 pm IST, coinciding with 1 pm local time in Dubai.
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World Cup champions Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc are headlining the auction, commanding a significant presence with a 2 crore price bracket. The auction also features Rachin Ravindra, the breakout star of the World Cup, listing his base price at INR 50 lakh in the allrounders category. Two associate players include Paul van Meekeren from Netherlands and Namibia’s David Wiese, bringing an international flavor to the auction.
Adding an element of intrigue, 16-year-old mystery spinner Allah Ghazanfar is the youngest player on the shortlist, while Mohammad Nabi, at 39, stands as the oldest participant, showcasing the diverse range of talent on display.
Gujarat Titans, last season’s runners-up, enter the auction with the most substantial purse of INR 38.15 crore, setting the stage for potential high-value acquisitions. The capped players’ auction will kick off with batters leading the charge, followed by allrounders, wicketkeepers, fast bowlers, and spinners. The uncapped players’ auction will mirror the same sequence, ensuring an organized and comprehensive approach to team-building.
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