IPL 2024 Auction Update: Starc, Cummins, and Mitchell’s Stellar Show
Live Updates from the IPL 2024 Auction: Mitchell Starc secures a deal with KKR at a staggering ₹24.75 crore. The talented yet uncapped Indian batsman, Sameer Rizwi, joins Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹8.4 crore. In another noteworthy move, Rajasthan Royals (RR) acquires uncapped batter Shubham Dubey.
IPL 2024 Auctions: An Overview
The IPL auctions have evolved into a riveting event that goes beyond the boundaries of a mere player-buying spree. It’s a spectacle that captivates cricket aficionados, where franchise owners, team management, and fans hold their breath in unison. The stakes are high, and the competition is fierce as teams vie to assemble the perfect combination of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents.
IPL 2024 Auction Live Updates: Starc, Cummins, and Mitchell Steal the Spotlight
In a dazzling turn of events at the IPL Auction 2024, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc made history by becoming the most expensive player ever in the Indian Premier League. Kolkata Knight Riders secured Starc’s services for an eye-watering ₹24.75 crore, surpassing the previous record held by his captain, Pat Cummins, who was snagged by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹20.50 crore.
The intensity of the auction room reached unprecedented levels as an exhilarating bidding war unfolded for Starc. Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals engaged in a fierce battle initially, only for Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders to elevate the stakes further. Eventually, GT bowed out at ₹24.75 crore, making Starc the highest-priced player in IPL history.
In a parallel development, uncapped Indian batter Sameer Rizwi found a new home with Chennai Super Kings, who secured him for a substantial ₹8.4 crore. Another uncapped talent, Shubham Dubey, entered the IPL arena as he was picked up by Rajasthan Royals in a spirited bidding war.
The bidding frenzy continued as Punjab Kings made a significant investment, acquiring Indian pacer Harshal Patel for a whopping ₹11.75 crores. Patel emerged as the second-highest earner in the IPL 2024 auction, showcasing the premium placed on his bowling prowess.
Mumbai Indians added South African pacer Gerald Coetzee to their squad for ₹5 crores, a commendable move given Coetzee’s base price of ₹2 crore. The bidding war saw involvement from Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, with MI ultimately securing the services of the 23-year-old pacer.
Meanwhile, Kiwi batting all-rounder Daryl Mitchell became the third millionaire of the auction, joining Chennai Super Kings for a hefty ₹14 crores. Having skipped the 16th season, Mitchell’s return to the IPL promises to add firepower to the CSK lineup.
As the auction unfolded, the total expenditure across the ten franchises reached ₹262.95 crores. The financial dynamics saw the Gujarat Titans leading the charge with a budget of ₹38.15 crore, closely followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad with ₹34 crore for six slots. Kolkata Knight Riders held a significant sum of ₹32.7 crore for 12 slots.
While this year’s auction may not match the scale of the 2022 mega auction, the abundance of talent ensures a riveting and star-studded affair. With 77 slots up for grabs, the competition is intense, and franchises aim to fine-tune their squads for another electrifying season of the Indian Premier League.
The significance of the IPL 2024 auction lies in its potential to shape the destiny of the participating teams. The blend of experience and emerging talent, coupled with substantial financial resources, sets the stage for strategic bidding and the creation of formidable squads.
As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the action-packed season, the IPL auction remains a pivotal event, synonymous with high stakes and excitement. The franchises, armed with significant budgets, will meticulously bid to assemble a winning combination and make their mark in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.
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Mitchell Starc reflects on his record-breaking deal with KKR, stating, “Managed to find some luck tonight.”
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Top Purchases Today:
- Mitchell Starc (KKR) – ₹24.75 crore
- Pat Cummins (SRH) – ₹20.5 crore
- Daryl Mitchell (CSK) – ₹14 crore
- Harshal Patel (PBKS) – ₹11.75 crore
- Alzarri Joseph (RCB) – ₹11.50 crore
- Spencer Johnson (GT) – ₹10 crore
- Sameer Rizvi (CSK) – ₹8.4 crore
- Rilee Rossouw (PBKS) – ₹8 crore
- M Shahrukh Khan (GT) – ₹7.4 crore
- Rovman Powell (RR) – ₹7.4 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad
KKR’s Strategic Moves
The Knight Riders, known for their strategic approach, are expected to make calculated decisions in the IPL 2024 auctions. With a focus on bolstering their batting and bowling departments, KKR aims to strike a balance between experience and youth. Keep an eye out for the live updates on KKR’s squad, as they aim for a title-winning combination.
Kolkata Knight Riders, KKR Full squad: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer (c), Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Sakib Hussain.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Squad
CSK’s Legacy Continues
CSK, under the leadership of MS Dhoni, enters the auction with a legacy of success. Known for retaining core players, CSK might be looking to fine-tune their squad with impactful additions. The live updates on CSK’s squad will unveil the strategy adopted by the “Yellow Brigade” in the pursuit of yet another championship.
Chennai Super Kings, CSK Full squad: MS Dhoni (c), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Squad
DC’s Youthful Vigor
DC, a team that has transformed under new leadership, will be aiming to build on its youthful energy. With the likes of Rishabh Pant at the helm, DC may focus on acquiring young talents to complement their experienced campaigners. Live updates on DC’s squad will be closely watched for their strategy in the auction room.
Delhi Capitals, DC Full squad: Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Squad
RCB’s Quest for Glory
RCB, perennial contenders, yet to taste IPL glory, might be on a mission to change that narrative in the 2024 season. Live updates on RCB’s squad will unravel their strategy – whether they opt for star power or look to build a cohesive unit capable of clinching the coveted trophy.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, RCB Full squad: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Squad
SRH’s Rebuilding Phase
SRH, a team in transition, will be keen on rebuilding their squad for the IPL 2024 season. Live updates on SRH’s auction moves will shed light on their strategy, as they aim to strike a balance between experienced campaigners and young talents to make a strong statement in the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, SRH Full squad: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram (c), Marco Jansen, Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Sanvir Singh, Heinrich Klaasen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Agarwal, T. Natarajan, Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Markande, Upendra Singh Yadav, Umran Malik, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Travis Head, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pat Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat, Akash Singh, Jhathavedh Subramanyan.
Gujarat Titans (GT) Squad
GT’s Debutant Determination
As a new entrant, the Gujarat Titans will be aiming to make a splash in their debut IPL season. Live updates on GT’s squad will be closely monitored, as they look to assemble a team that can compete with the established franchises and leave a mark in their inaugural campaign.
Gujarat Titans, GT Full squad: David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Robin Minz.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Squad
MI’s Unparalleled Success
The defending champions, MI, will be looking to maintain their stranglehold on the IPL trophy. Live updates on MI’s squad will showcase their approach – whether they prioritize retaining key players or go for strategic additions to solidify their chances of a successful title defense.
Mumbai Indians, MI Full squad: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Hardik Pandya (c), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.
Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) Squad
LSG’s Bid for Glory
LSG, with a fresh approach and a hunger for success, will be eyeing the IPL 2024 auctions to shape their destiny. Live updates on LSG’s squad will reveal their blueprint, as they aim to build a formidable team capable of challenging the established giants of the tournament.
Lucknow Super Giants, LSG Full squad: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Mohd. Arshad Khan.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad
PBKS’ Redemption Trail
PBKS, perennial entertainers, will be aiming for redemption in the IPL 2024 season. Live updates on PBKS’s squad will highlight their strategy – whether they focus on bolstering their batting firepower or strengthening their bowling arsenal to emerge as serious title contenders.
Punjab Kings, PBKS Full squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
Conclusion: The Countdown Begins
As the cricketing fraternity braces for the IPL 2024 auctions, the excitement and intrigue are palpable. The live updates from the auction room will shape the destiny of these franchises, setting the stage for yet another thrilling season of IPL cricket. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds, and cricket enthusiasts witness the birth of new alliances, strategic coups, and the promise of enthralling contests in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. The countdown to the IPL 2024 auctions has begun – let the cricketing carnival commence!
FAQs
- When 2024 IPL will start?
The IPL 2024 is expected to be started on March 23, 2024, to May 29, 2024. The BCCI organizes the IPL every year.
- Is IPL 2024 auction ended?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the upcoming 2024 season was held in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19. Here is the full list of the complete squads of all the 10 teams after the bidding ended. A total of 72 players were sold and a whopping Rs. 230.45 crore spent.
- What is the IPL team of RCB in 2024?
Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (from SRH), Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green (from MI)
- Who buy Starc in IPL 2024?
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 24.75 crore at the auction in Dubai on Tuesday.
- Who is sold highest in IPL 2024?
IPL Auction 2024: Mitchell Starc surpassed his Australian bowling partner Pat Cummins to become the most expensive buy in IPL history with an eye popping bid of Rs 24.75 crore.
- How many players did CSK buy in 2024?
CSK has brought in two Indian players and two foreign players and filled 23 of the slots available to them. The Chennai Super Kings squad looks quite strong so far, and it will be quite interesting to see how they line up for IPL 2024.
- Is Josh Hazlewood unsold?
Josh Hazlewood – The sought-after Australian fast bowler, renowned for his consistency across formats, remained unsold due to his unavailability in March-April.
