Even though the fever is high for the Cricket World Cup, it’s time for Indian cricket fans to take sides. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has set a November 26 deadline for franchises to submit list of retained and released players’ list before (Indian Premier League) IPL 2024 Auction. Currently, IPL 2024 trading window is open but with a focus on WC, there has been no movement so far.
Unlike last time, IPL 2024 Auction will be a one-day affair. And for the first time, the auction will move abroad, most likely in Dubai on December 19.
It will be a mini-auction before the mega auction in 2024 December. However, like all mini-auctions, a lot of attention will be on players’ salaries.
IPL Auction 2024 All You Need to Know
- For the first time, IPL Auction will move out of India, in Dubai.
- The mini-auction will be a one-day event on December 18 or 19.
- Before that, BCCI has asked franchises to submit a list of released and retained players by Nov 26.
- All franchises will have Rs 100 Crore salary purse for the auction, an increment of 5 Cr compared to last season.
- Punjab Kings have the highest purse left with Rs 12.20 Cr.
- Mumbai Indians are
Among the big names who could be released are Ben Stokes (Chennai Super Kings) and Shardul Thakur (KKR), Lockie Ferguson (KKR), and Matthew Wade among others.
IPL 2024 Remaining Purse
- Punjab Kings: ₹12.20 crore
- Mumbai Indians: ₹50 lakh
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: ₹6.55 crore
- Gujarat Titans: ₹4.45 crore
- Delhi Capitals: ₹4.45 crore
- Lucknow Super Giants: ₹3.55 crore
- Rajasthan Royals: ₹3.35 crore
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: ₹1.75 crore
- Kolkata Knight Riders: ₹1.65 crore
- Chennai Super Kings: ₹1.5 crore
