The mega auction of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is the first time that the IPL auction is taking place outside India, which makes it historic and exciting. A final list of 574 players has been prepared in this auction, which includes 366 Indian and 208 foreign players.
Day and Time:
The auction will start on November 24 and 25 at 3 pm. These two days are going to be very special for cricket lovers.
IPL 2024 auction: players list and base price
In this list released by BCCI, 81 players have been included with the base price of Rs 2 crore. There are many famous players among them, who are likely to be bid on.
- Total players: 574
- Capped players: 244 (48 Indians, 193 foreigners)
- Uncapped players: 330 (318 Indians, 12 foreigners)
Base Price Category:
- ₹2 crore: 81 players
- ₹1.5 crore: 27 players
- ₹1.25 crore: 18 players
- ₹1 crore: 23 players
Why were Jofra Archer and Cameron Green left out of the list?
The names of England fast bowler Joffra Archer and Australia all-rounder Cameron Green being left out of the auction list are a matter of discussion. Both had registered at a base price of Rs 2 crore, but the IPL franchises did not show interest in them.
However, England’s experienced bowler James Anderson has registered in IPL for the first time. His base price is Rs 1.25 crore.
Retention and purse details of IPL teams
Teams were allowed to retain a maximum of 6 players for IPL 2024. Till the last date of retention on October 31, 10 teams retained a total of 46 players.
Retention Highlights:
- Highest Retention: Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders (6 players each)
- Lowest Retention: Punjab Kings (2 players)
Teams’ remaining purses:
- Punjab Kings: ₹110.50 crore (highest)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: ₹83 crore
- Rajasthan Royals: ₹41 crore (lowest)
Right to Match (RTM) Card: The Game Changer Factor
RTM cards are the most exciting aspect of the auction. This gives an opportunity to teams who have retained less than 6 players to buy back their previous players from their squad.
How does RTM card work?
For example, if Glenn Maxwell was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 7 crore, RCB can get him back using the RTM card. However, for this, RCB will have to pay Mumbai’s last bid (say Rs 10 crore).
IPL 2024: Marquee players and high-profile names
This time BCCI has prepared two lists of marquee players for the auction. Many big names are included in these.
First list:
- Rishabh Pant
- Kagiso Rabada
- jos buttler
- Shreyas Iyer
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mitchell Starc
Second list:
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- liam livingston
- david miller
- KL Rahul
- Mohammed Shami
- Mohammad Siraj
The base price of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer is Rs 2 crore, which places them in the list of most high-profile players.
IPL 2024 Auction: Why is it special?
- Held for the first time in Saudi Arabia:
This step of IPL is an attempt to make it even bigger at the global level. - Increasing competition among players:
The list of 574 players and limited slots make it exciting and competitive. - Teams’ Strategies:
Each franchise has different RTM cards and purse limits, which can complicate their planning.
Possibilities from auction and enthusiasm of cricket lovers
The IPL 2024 mega auction will prove to be a big event not only for the players and teams but also for the cricket fans. Fans will be waiting to see the entry of their favorite players in the new team.
This auction being held in Saudi Arabia is likely to increase the reach and viewership of IPL. This time this auction will become a topic of discussion not only in cricket but also in the international sports world.
At the end:
IPL 2024 auction will prove to be a great battle of cricket. In these two days, the strategies of the franchises and the fate of the players will be decided, the audience will get a lot of entertainment and thrill.
