With IPL 2024 Retention deadline set for November 26, the rumour mill is at work. As per the latest developments, Hardik Pandya is en route to a sensational return to Mumbai Indians. But then there is also Trent Boult who as per latest rumours is going to be released. The highest earner of IPL Sam Curran is also likely to be on his way out. Curran had a lukewarm stint at Punjab Kings and the franchise is likely to free up the purse. Chennai Super Kings have confirmed that Ben Stokes won’t be part of IPL 2024 due to workload and injury management. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur is likely on his way out of KKR.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have completed the trading of Shahbaz Ahmed and Mayank Dagar ahead of the retention list announcement.
Rajasthan Royals have confirmed that Joe Root will not feature in IPL 2024. The England star has opted out of IPL and therefore he has been released. He is the second England player after Ben Stokes to miss IPL.
Delhi Capitals are also likely to part ways with two middle-order batters Manish Pandey and Sarfaraz Khan.
Only two trade deals have been officially confirmed so far. Avesh Khan has been traded to Rajasthan Royals (RR) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with Devdutt Padikkal going the other way.
Romario Shepherd has moved to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
IPL 2024 Auction – Players and Management Rumours
- Rahul Dravid set for new role in IPL: After a two-year stint as Team India head coach, Rahul Dravid is set to take over the mentor role in Lucknow Super Giants.
- Manish Pandey on the move again: As per PTI, Delhi Capitals are looking to offload Manish Pandey and Sarfaraz Khan both.
- Unlucky Sarfaraz Khan: One of the domestic super performers in red ball cricket, Sarfaraz Khan could find it difficult to retain his place in Delhi Capitals. As per reports, DC are likely to release Sarfaraz.
- CSK to release Ben Stokes? What could be a heartbreak for Chennai Super Kings fans, yellow brigade is looking to release England test captain Ben Stokes. CSK have confirmed that the all-rounder won’t be available for IPL 2024 due to injury and workload management.
- Andre Russell to leave KKR? Another big move could be Andre Russell. There are conflicting reports on the West Indies superstar. While as per Cricbuzz, the KKR faithful will remain with the franchise, other reports suggest that he could be on the move.
- Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians? What could have been the biggest transfer of IPL history, Gujarat Titans captain Hardik was apparently heading back to Mumbai Indians as per a News18 report. However, the story was later taken down. InsideSport reached out to both franchises but could not get a confirmation.
- CSK conundrum: With Ambati Rayudu retired from IPL last year, CSK have an additional slot. But MS Dhoni & Co are also looking to offload Sisanda Magala and Kyle Jamieson apart from Dwayne Pretorius as per a Cricbuzz report.
- RCB to release Hasaranga & Harshal? Royal Challengers Bangalore have already traded Shahbaz Ahmed for Mayank Dagar. And they are looking to free up more purse by releasing injured Wanindu Hasaranga, who is uncertain for IPL 2024 and Harshal Patel, who has had a dramatic dip in form as per reports.
- RR to release Trent Boult? In what could be a bold step by Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural champion are looking to release Trent Boult. There will be no trade. Instead, Boult will be in auction pool as per rumours.
- Shardul Thakur-KKR breakup: After trading Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals for a whopping Rs 10.75 Cr, Kolkata Knight Riders have released the bowling all-rounder as per Indian Express. Shardul had a poor campaign last season as he struggled with an injury. He scored 113 runs and could only take 7 wickets in 11 games.
Confirmed Trade-ins
| Player | Traded from | Traded to |
|---|---|---|
| Avesh Khan | Lucknow Super Giants | Rajasthan Royals |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Rajasthan Royals | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Romario Shepherd | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai Indians |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Mayank Dagar | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
