The excitement for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is building up as the player auction approaches. With the roster for the auction unveiled, cricket enthusiasts are eager to see how the franchises shape up their squads for the tournament.
The IPL 2024 Player Auction is set to take place in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on December 19th, 2023. A total of 333 cricketers are scheduled to go under the gavel, with 214 hailing from India and 119 from overseas, including 2 players from associate nations. Among them, 116 are capped players, 215 are uncapped, and 2 represent associate nations.
The auction boasts a diverse pool of talent, with players ranging from seasoned veterans to promising youngsters. Notably, 23 players have set their reserve price at INR 2 crore, while 13 players have a base price of INR 1.5 crore, indicating the high stakes involved in the bidding war.
With a maximum of 77 slots available, franchises have a strategic task at hand in building their squads within the constraints of the salary cap. Each franchise has a set number of players, overseas players, total money spent, salary cap available, and available slots, as outlined in the table below:
| Franchise | No of Players | No of Overseas Players | Total money spent (Rs.) | Salary cap available (Rs.) | Available Slots | Overseas Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 19 | 5 | 68.6 | 31.4 | 6 | 3 |
| DC | 16 | 4 | 71.05 | 28.95 | 9 | 4 |
| GT | 17 | 6 | 61.85 | 38.15 | 8 | 2 |
| KKR | 13 | 4 | 67.3 | 32.7 | 12 | 4 |
| LSG | 19 | 6 | 86.85 | 13.15 | 6 | 2 |
| MI | 17 | 4 | 82.25 | 17.75 | 8 | 4 |
| PBKS | 17 | 6 | 70.9 | 29.1 | 8 | 2 |
| RCB | 19 | 5 | 76.75 | 23.25 | 6 | 3 |
| RR | 17 | 5 | 85.5 | 14.5 | 8 | 3 |
| SRH | 19 | 5 | 66 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 173 | 50 | 737.05 | 262.95 | 77 | 30 |
As franchises gear up to participate in the auction, the competition is expected to be fierce as they aim to secure the best players to bolster their squads. With the right mix of experience and talent, each team will strive to create a winning combination to vie for the coveted IPL trophy in 2024.
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