Mumbai: In a historic event, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction was held in Dubai on December 19, marking the first time an auction took place abroad. The one-day event witnessed a total of 72 players being sold among the 10 participating teams, with a staggering sum of Rs 230 crore spent.
Out of the 332 players up for grabs, only 72 found buyers, highlighting the intense competition and strategic bidding among the teams. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in IPL history when the Kolkata Knight Riders acquired him for a whopping Rs 24.75 crore.
The mini-auction also saw several notable purchases, including Pat Cummins (Rs 20.50 crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad), Daryl Mitchell (Rs 14 crore to Chennai Super Kings), Harshal Patel (Rs 11.75 crore to Punjab Kings), and Alzarri Joseph (Rs 10 crore to Royal Challengers Bangalore).
Top 5 Players to Watch in IPL 2024:
1. Mitchell Starc (Kolkata Knight Riders): The world-class pacer is known for his exceptional pace and swing bowling.
2. Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad): The Australian Test captain is a reliable all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
3. Daryl Mitchell (Chennai Super Kings): The New Zealand all-rounder is a consistent performer with a solid batting record and handy bowling skills.
4. Harshal Patel (Punjab Kings): The right-arm pacer is known for his variations and ability to pick up wickets.
5. Alzarri Joseph (Royal Challengers Bangalore): The West Indian pace sensation brings express pace and raw talent to the RCB bowling attack.
Rajasthan Royals:
The Royals bolstered their squad with Rovman Powell (Rs 7.40 crore), Shubham Dubey (Rs 5.80 crore), Tom Kohler (Rs 40 lakh), Abid Mushtaq (Rs 20 lakh), and Nandrey Burger (Rs 50 lakh).
Chennai Super Kings:
The defending champions added Rachin Ravindra (Rs 1.80 crore), Shardul Thakur (Rs 4 crore), Sameer Rizvi (Rs 8.40 crore), Mustafizur Rahman (Rs 2 crore), and Ervali Avinash (Rs 20 lakh).
Mumbai Indians:
The record-breaking franchise acquired Gerald Coetzee (Rs 5 crore), Dilshan Madhushanka (Rs 4.60 crore), Shreyas Gopal (Rs 20 lakh), Naman Dhir (Rs 20 lakh), Anshul Kamboj (Rs 20 lakh), Nuwan Tushara (Rs 4.80 crore), Mohammad Nabi (Rs 1.50 crore), and Shivalik Sharma (Rs 20 lakh).
Delhi Capitals:
The Capitals added Abdullah Omerzai (Rs 50 lakh), Umesh Yadav (Rs 5.80 crore), Shah Rukh Khan (Rs 7.40 crore), Sushant Mishra (Rs 2.20 crore), Kartik Tyagi (Rs 60 lakh), Manav Suthar (Rs 20 lakh), Spencer Johnson (Rs 10 crore), and Robin Minz (Rs 3.60 crore).
Kolkata Knight Riders:
The Knight Riders made some notable buys, including KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, and Saqib Hussain.
The IPL 2024 mini-auction showcased the excitement, competitiveness, and financial power of the world’s most popular T20 cricket league. The newly acquired players bring a fresh wave of talent and experience, promising an enthralling season filled with thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.
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