At the IPL 2024 Auction, regional T20 leagues emerged as the breeding ground for talent as franchises showed unprecedented interest in players who have made their mark in local circuits. From M Siddharth to Sameer Rizvi to Shubham Dubey, there were many domestic players who created a buzz by securing big bucks.
This marked recognition is poised to elevate the stature of regional and state leagues, providing a significant boost to the players who have showcased their skills in these often-underappreciated tournaments.
The significance of this shift lies in the fact that IPL teams, traditionally inclined towards acquiring established international and national players, are now acknowledging the potential of performers from regional leagues. The IPL 2024 Auction witnessed franchises breaking the banks to secure the services of these local talents, indicating a paradigm shift in the evaluation of player worth.
Below are some of the players who reaped awards after great domestic season:
- M. Siddharth
- Base Price: 20 lakh
- Team: Lucknow Super Giants
- Sold for: 2.4 crore
- Domestic Highlights: Played for Lycia Kovai Kings in TNPL 2023, picking 11 wickets in nine matches. Considered a fielding standout in the TN side.
- Shreyas Gopal
- Base Price: 20 lakh
- Team: Mumbai Indians
- Sold for: 20 lakh
- Domestic Highlights: Known Karnataka spinner who has previously played for Royals in the IPL.
- Shahrukh Khan
- Base Price: 40 lakh
- Team: Gujarat Titans
- Sold for: 7.40 crore
- Domestic Highlights: Played for Punjab Kings, and known for his aggressive batting. Gujarat Titans won a fierce bidding war to secure him.
- Kartik Tyagi
- Base Price: 20 lakh
- Team: Gujarat Titans
- Sold for: 60 lakh
- Domestic Highlights: Right-arm quick who has been part of Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the past.
- Sushant Mishra
- Base Price: 20 lakh
- Team: Gujarat Titans
- Sold for: 2.20 crore
- Domestic Highlights: Represented India in the U19 World Cup. Titans secured him in a bidding war against Mumbai Indians.
- Yash Dayal
- Base Price: 20 lakh
- Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Sold for: 5 crore
- Domestic Highlights: Previously played for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Left-arm quick with a promising skill set.
- Kumar Kushagra
- Base Price: 20 lakh
- Team: Delhi Capitals
- Sold for: 7.20 crore
- Domestic Highlights: Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter with a match-winning knock in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Known for raw potential and big-hitting prowess.
- Sameer Rizvi
- Base Price: 20 lakh
- Team: Chennai Super Kings
- Sold for: 8.40 crore
- Domestic Highlights: Impressive performance in the UP T20 League, hitting the most sixes and finishing as the highest run-getter.
- Shubham Dubey
- Base Price: 20 lakh
- Team: Rajasthan Royals
- Sold for: 5.80 crore
- Domestic Highlights: Explosive left-handed middle-order batter, showcased his talent in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
IPL 2024 Auction Highlights:
- Mitchell Starc becomes the most expensive IPL player, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore.
- Regional T20 leagues gain recognition as teams invest heavily in performers from local circuits.
- Unprecedented bidding wars highlight the value placed on domestic talents, shifting team-building dynamics in the IPL.
