Introduction:
The highly anticipated IPL 2024 Auction occur in Dubai on December 19, 2023. The auction will start at 1 pm and stream live streaming platforms in India.
Around 333 cricketers are shortlisted and will go to play in IPL season 17. Out of 333, the international players are 119 and 214 are Indian players. It was scheduled to go under the gaval in Dubai at the Coca Cola Arena on December 19th, 2023.
On 13th September 2007, following India’s victory at the 2007 T20 World Cup, the BCCI announced a franchise-based Twenty 20 cricket competition known as the “Indian Premier League”.
The Inaugural session was scheduled to start in April 2008, commencing with a “ high profile ceremony” in New Delhi.
IPL HISTORY:
Cricket has always been like a religion in this country. It is seen as more than just a game. The players are considered as demigods and worshipped.
The Twenty-20 format of cricket created history. After the Twenty 20 format of cricket was introduced to the world, cricket has been overflowing out of everyone’s ears. It is all about cricket.
Indian Premier League’s origin is quite interesting. It all started when Lalit Modi, the Vice President of the Board of Cricket Control in India ( BCCI) envisioned the Indian Premier League.
It is created along the lines of football in Europe. Especially the English Premier League. IPL has been launched in response to the rebel Indian Cricket League ( ICL) launched by Zee Group.
The DLF Indian Premier League is an amazing occurrence in the whole of cricket history. The Indian Cricket Board approved it a few months back. It is seen as a very good opportunity as far as the entertainment industry is concerned.
The form of Twenty 20 cricket has emerged as a phenomenon after the Twenty 20 World Cup was won by India and since then the Indian Premier League has been headed as far as viewership and profits for everyone.
Most Top 10 Expensive Players in IPL 2024 Auction List:
1. Name: Mitchell Starc:
He is an Australian Mitchell Starc, bought BY Kolkatta Knight Rider for a whooping of Rs. 24.75 Crore, and is set to make a dazzling return to the IPL.
With 34 wickets from 27 IPL games, his addition promises to bolster KKR’s bowling attack significantly.
Team Selected: Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR)
Base Price: Rs. 2.00 Cr
Final Price: Rs.24.75 Cr.
2. Pat Cummins:
Sunrises Hyderabad secured the services of Australian all-rounded Pat Cummins for Rs. 20.50 Crore, banking on his match-winning abilities with both bat and ball.
Cummin’s recent success in international cricket including leading Australia to victory in the World Test Championship final and the 2023 ODI World Cup make him a formidable asset for SRH.
Team Selected: Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH)
Base Price: Rs2.00 Cr.
Final Price: Rs 20.50Cr
3. Daryl Mitchell:
Chennai Super Kings splurged Rs 14Crore to acquire the New Zeland batter Dary Mitchell leveraging his stellar performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Mitchell’s role as a dependable middle batsman is stability and firepower to CSK’s batting lineup enhancing their chances of success in IPL 2024.
Team: Chennai Super Kings(CSK)
Base Price: Rs 1.00 Cr.
Final Price: Rs.14.00Cr.
4. Harsh Patel:
Punjab Kings invested Rs. 11.75 Crore in medium pacer Patel recognizing his prowess in picking crucial wickets.
With a history of delivering under pressure, Patel’s inclusion strengthens PBKS’s bowling unit providing them with a reliable option during critical moments in matches.
Team Selected: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Base Price: Rs. 2.00Cr.
Final Price: Rs 11.75Cr.
5. Alzarri Joseph:-
Royal Challenges Bengaluru secured west Indian pacer Alzarri Joseph for Rs.11.50 Crore, primarily for his ability to deadly work in the last overs.
Joseph’s acquisition adds potency to RCB’s pace attack making him a valuable asset in their quest for IPL glory.
Team Selected: Royal Challenge( Banglore)
Base price; Rs. 1Cr.
Final Price: Rs. 11.50 Cr.
6. Spence Johnson:-
Gujarat Titans made waves by spending Rs. 10 Crore on Australian left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson banking on his impressive performances in domestic and international cricket.
Johnson; 's raw pace and swing make him a potent threat for opposition batsmen, potentiality turning in GT, 's favour.
Team Selected: Gujarat Titans( GT)
Base Price: 0.50Cr.
Final Price:10.00Cr.
7. Sameer Rizvi:
Chennai Super Kings raised eyebrows by investing Rs. 8.40 Crore in uncapped Uttar Pradesh batsman Sameer Rizvi.
Rizvi’s aggressive batting style and potential to fill the middle order void left by Ambati Rayudu make him an exciting prospect for CSK in IPL in 2024.
Team Selected: Chennai Super Kings( CSK)
Base Price: Rs 0.20Cr.
Final Price: 8.40Cr.
8. Rilee Rossow:
Punjab Kings secured the services of South African left-hander -Rilee Rossouw for Rs 8.00 Crore, banking on his ability to score quick runs.
Rossouw’s explosive batting and experience in T-20 cricket make him a valuable addition to PBKS’s batting line up adding depth and firepower.
Team Selected: Punjab Kings( PBKS)
Base Price:2.00Cr.
Final Price; 8.00Cr.