1,166 Players Ready for IPL 2024 Auction and latest Schedule Update

As anticipation builds for the IPL 2024 Auction, cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for a showdown featuring some of the biggest names in the sport. A diverse pool of 1,166 players, a blend of global icons and rising talents, has thrown their hats into the ring, ready to be part of the 10-team extravaganza.

Previously, franchises also traded and released players before auction to reshape their squad. The player roster comprises 830 talented Indian players and 336 international contenders. Among them are 212 capped, 909 uncapped, and 45 Associate players, setting the stage for a competitive and dynamic auction.

Pat Cummins and Travis Head - 2023 ODI World Cup Champions

World Cup heroes like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and others like Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell are set to captivate the auction floor. Don't forget Azmatullah Omerzai, Gerald Coetzi and Aryan Dutt from whom franchises would be desperate for. However, notable exclusions, such as Jofra Archer, add an element of intrigue to the proceedings.

Strategic Moves and Base Prices:

Of the 830 Indians, 18 are capped players, namely Varun Aaron, KS Bharat, Kedar Jadhav, Siddarth Kaul, Dhawal Kulkarni, Shivam Mavi, Shahbaz Nadeem, Karun Nair, Manish Pandey, Harshal Patel, Chetan Sakariya, Mandeep Singh, Barinder Sran, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Hanuma Vihari, Sandeep Warrier and Umesh Yadav. 

Only four of the capped Indians from the above - Harshal Patel, Kedar Jadhav, Shardul Thakur, and Umesh Yadav - all recently released by their franchises, have set their base price at a maximum of Rs 2 crore. The remaining 14 will be available at the reserve price of Rs 50 lakh. With only 77 slots available and a cap of 30 overseas players, franchises face the challenge of crafting a winning team within these constraints.

 

English Players and Their Base Prices:

1. Rehan Ahmed (Rs 50 lakh)
2. Gus Atkinson (Rs 1 cr)
3. Tom Banton (Rs 2 cr)
4. Sam Billings (Rs 1 cr)
5. Harry Brook (Rs 2 cr)
6. Brydon Carse (Rs 50 lakh)
7. Tom Curran (Rs 1.5 cr)
8. Ben Duckett (Rs 2 cr)
9. George Garton (Rs 50 lakh)
10. Richard Gleeson (Rs 50 lakh)
11. Samuel Hain (Rs 50 lakh)
12. Chris Jordan (Rs 1.5 cr)
13. Dawid Malan (Rs 1.5 cr)
14. Tymal Mills (Rs 1.5 cr)
15. Jamie Overton (Rs 2 cr)
16. Ollie Pope (Rs 50 lakh)
17. Adil Rashid (Rs 2 cr)
18. Philip Salt (Rs 1.5 cr)
19. George Scrimshaw (Rs 50 lakh)
20. Olly Stone (Rs 75 lakh)
21. David Willey (Rs 2 cr)
22. Chris Woakes (Rs 2 cr)
23. Luke Wood (Rs 50 lakh)
24. Mark Adair (Rs 50 lakh)

While Australian Stars like Hazlewood, Head, Starc, Cummins (Rs 2 cr each) Sean Abbott, Josh Inglis, Steve Smith and others with diverse base prices. 

The Bangladeshi Representation are Mustafizur Rahman (Rs 2 cr), Md Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Miraz, Mahmudullah, and Taskin Ahmed with individual base prices. And many more players from Afghanistan, South Africa, West Indies, Ireland, Sri Lanka, and more, each with their respective base prices.

While the BCCI is yet to finalize the IPL 2024 schedule, the looming announcement of election dates adds a layer of complexity. Tentatively set from the third week of March to the third week of May, the schedule might witness logistical adjustments based on election days, reminiscent of the 2019 elections.

Franchise Dynamics: BCCI's Call to Action

Franchises have received a call to action from the BCCI, urging them to respond with additional player requests not listed in the Auction Register. The intricate process involves selecting players from the register, bearing in mind the limited slots and overseas player quota.

As franchises strategize within the constraints of 77 slots and a maximum of 30 overseas players, the IPL 2024 Auction builds anticipation for the cricketing community. With player rosters and pricing strategies at the forefront, all eyes are set on Dubai for the grand unveiling on December 19.