1. Four Assam cricketers, including Akash Sengupta and Sumit Ghadigaonkar, create buzz in the IPL 2024 auction.
2. Mukhtar Hussaina and Mrinmoy Dutt, known for their talent in domestic circuits, are also on the auction list.
3. The eagerly anticipated auction in Dubai is scheduled for December 19, with live coverage on the Star Sports network.
Dubai, Dec 19: Four talented cricketers from Assam, namely Akash Sengupta, Sumit Ghadigaonkar, Mukhtar Hussaina, and Mrinmoy Dutt have added a touch of excitement for cricket enthusiasts in the state as they find themselves on the auction list for IPL 2024.
These players, who have showcased their cricketing prowess in various domestic tournaments, are now poised to go under the hammer in the auction scheduled to take place in Dubai on December 19, starting from 1:00 PM IST.
The IPL 2024 auction will feature a total of 332 players, with four withdrawals and two additions to the original list. Viewers in India can catch the live coverage on the Star Sports network or stream the event online through Jio Cinema. The auction will witness 77 slots being filled by players across 10 franchises.
Among the available slots, 30 are reserved for overseas players, creating an exciting mix of talent from both India and international cricket. The player pool comprises 214 Indian players, 119 overseas players, and two from Associate nations. The diverse mix includes 116 capped players and 215 uncapped players, adding a layer of unpredictability to the bidding process.
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Each franchise enters the auction with a specified budget, and the available funds for IPL Auction 2024 are as follows: Gujarat Titans (Rs 38.15 crore), Sunrisers Hyderabad (Rs 34 crore), Kolkata Knight Riders (Rs 32.7 crore), Chennai Super Kings (Rs 31.4 crore), Punjab Kings (Rs 29.1 crore), Delhi Capitals (Rs 28.95 crore), Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rs 23.25 crore), Mumbai Indians (Rs 17.75 crore), Rajasthan Royals (Rs 14.5 crore), and Lucknow Super Giants (Rs 13.15 crore).
Adding an interesting dynamic to the auction, Kwena Maphaka, a 17-year-old cricketer from South Africa, emerges as the youngest player in the IPL 2024 Auction.
On the flip side, Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi, aged 38, holds the distinction of being the oldest player listed.
Mallika Sagar has been designated as the auctioneer for the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai, overseeing the high-stakes bidding and team-building process. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the auction to witness which franchises secure the services of these promising players and how the teams shape up for the upcoming season.
