The IPL 2024 auction, featuring 333 registered players, concluded with 72 finding buyers among the ten participating franchises.
Held on December 19 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, this mini-auction set the stage for the upcoming tournament. Notably, Pat Cummins fetched an impressive INR 20.50 crore bid from Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Mitchell Starc secured an even higher bid of INR 24.75 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders, breaking the INR 20 Cr barrier in IPL auction history.
These acquisitions marked them as the two most expensive players ever sold. While other players received substantial bids, the reasons behind these purchases remain undisclosed by the franchises.
Is Sameer Rizvi the Worst Buy for CSK in IPL 2024 Auction?
In the IPL 2024 auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sought a capable Indian batsman to fill Ambati Rayudu’s spot in the playing XI. Despite options like Karun Nair and Manish Pandey, both seasoned in domestic and IPL T20s, CSK opted to invest over INR 8 Cr in Sameer Rizvi from Uttar Pradesh.
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Rizvi, recognized for his impressive displays in the UP T20 League, is hailed as a ‘right-handed Suresh Raina’ and earned support from Raina himself. The pressure of his hefty price tag and the challenge of replacing Rayudu will be key aspects to watch in Rizvi’s performance for CSK.