IPL 2024: On Tuesday, 72 players got new contracts in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the 10 teams spent a total of INR 230.45 crore at the mini auction in Dubai. Recent performance, particularly in the ODI World Cup, greatly influenced the high-paying deals.
Players like Pat Cummins (INR 20.5 crore) and Mitchell Starc (INR 24.75 crore) from the victorious Australia team earned significant contracts. Others, including Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra from New Zealand, Travis Head from Australia, Gerald Coetzee from South Africa, and Dilshan Madushankat from Sri Lanka, also secured lucrative deals. Uncapped Indian players like Sameer Rizvi, Kumar Kushagra, and Shubham Dubey made big bucks in the auction.
Looking ahead to the IPL 2024 season, let’s explore how each team fared in the intense eight-hour auction session in Dubai.
Here is the list!!
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- IPL 2024: Strengthened pace-bowling attack with Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, and Nuwan Thushara.
- Missed out on overseas spinner for Piyush Chawla.
- Retained core players.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- IPL 2024: Bought Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman.
- Addressed the need for a replacement for Ben Stokes.
- Opted for young Indian talent Sameer Rizvi instead of experienced batters like Karun Nair or Manish Pandey.
- Retained key players.
Gujarat Titans:
- IPL 2024: Signed Spencer Johnson, Shahrukh Khan, Umesh Yadav, and others.
- Failed to get Mitchell Starc but secured Azmatullah Omarzai.
- Missed out on a replacement for Hardik Pandya.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
- IPL 2024: Acquired Travis Head, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pat Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat.
- Strengthened overseas options but lacked a strong leadership core.
- Cummins secured for a massive bid of INR 20.5 crore.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
- IPL 2024: Splurged on Mitchell Starc but built good backup with other signings.
- Concerns about batting depth and reliance on unproven players.
- Roped in Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sherfane Rutherford, and others.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
- IPL 2024: Bids for Cummins and Starc fell through, settled for Alzarri Joseph, Tom Curran, and others.
- Vulnerable bowling unit with no ideal replacements for Cummins and Starc.
- Failed to find a substitute for Wanindu Hasaranga.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- IPL 2024: Limited budget affected the auction strategy.
- Added Shivam Mavi, Ashton Turner, David Willey to the squad.
- Lack of experienced Indian pacers is a concern.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- IPL 2024: Focused on solidifying the middle order with Rovman Powell and Shubham Dubey.
- Missed out on a seasoned all-rounder.
- Ended up with the smallest squad and limited purse.
Delhi Capitals (DC):
- IPL 2024: Overloaded on wicketkeepers, signing Tristan Stubbs, Shai Hope, and others.
- Lack of batting depth a concern, expecting Prithvi Shaw to perform.
- Jhye Richardson added as a backup for Anrich Nortje.
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- IPL 2024: Added Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, and Rilee Rossouw to the squad.
- Missed out on getting back Shahrukh Khan.
- Faced issues in the fag-end of the auction.
In conclusion, the IPL auction saw teams making strategic moves to strengthen their squads. SomeDelhi Capitals franchises successfully addressed key areas, while others faced challenges and missed out on crucial players. The competition for star performers from the ODI World Cup drove high bidding, shaping team compositions. The stage is set for an exciting season with varied team strategies.
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