The Mumbai Indians (MI) have made some strategic moves in the IPL 2024 Auction, shaping a formidable squad ahead of the upcoming season. MI silently chipped in and bagged some lethal players as they had some concerns in the bowling department. The franchise, which will be led by Hardik Pandya in the upcoming season, focused on building a pace battery around Jasprit Bumrah, and did well to acquire the services of South African pacer Gerald Coetzee and Sri Lanka left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka. The five-time champion also roped in Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Thushara and India’s Anshul Kamboj as fast bowling…
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Mohan Nasre has been covering cricket for the past three years, focusing on news, player stories, and family relationships. His articles bring fans closer to the personal side of cricketers, making the game more relatable beyond the field with simple, engaging, and well-researched content.
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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made some strategic moves in the IPL 2024 Auction, shaping a formidable squad ahead of the upcoming season. With a squad strength of 25, including 8 overseas players, CSK has aimed to cover all bases for a well-rounded performance. MS Dhoni is set to lead CSK in the IPL 2024. Among the notable acquisitions are Rachin Ravindra, secured for INR 1.8 crore, who is set to fill in the shoes of Ambati Rayudu. The team has also bolstered its all-rounder lineup with the inclusion of Daryl Mitchell for a hefty sum of INR 14…
The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the 2024 season concluded in Dubai on December 19, unveiling the revamped squads for all 10 teams. With a staggering INR 230.45 crore spent and 72 players sold, the auction set the stage for an exciting and competitive IPL season. The auction witnessed intense bidding wars, strategic moves, and surprising acquisitions, ultimately shaping the squads of all 10 teams. Let’s take an in-depth look at the squads of each team after the auction frenzy. IPL 2024 Complete Squads After Auction Chennai Super Kings (CSK) MS Dhoni (c), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon…
The IPL Auction 2024 witnessed some thrilling bidding wars, and the Rajasthan Royals emerged as key players by securing the services of three impactful players – Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore. Let’s delve into the details of these significant acquisitions that promise to bolster the Royals’ squad for the upcoming season. In a surprising turn of events, Rajasthan Royals successfully bid for West Indies star Rovman Powell, acquiring him for a substantial INR 7.40 crores. Powell, known for his explosive batting style and aggressive approach, set his base price at INR 1 crore, attracting attention from both Rajasthan…
In a strategic move to fortify the Mumbai Indians’ pace department, Nita Ambani, the owner of the franchise, made waves in the IPL Auction 2024 by securing two overseas pacers – Gerald Coetzee and Dilshan Madhushanka. The acquisitions, totaling a significant investment, are poised to enhance the team’s bowling prowess and add depth to their roster for the upcoming IPL season. South African right-arm pacer Gerald Coetzee’s IPL dream materialized on December 19 as Mumbai Indians clinched him in the ongoing auction. Coetzee, with a base price of INR 2 crores, garnered attention from Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings,…
The IPL 2024 auction has set the stage for intense bidding wars and surprising twists. Among the notable transactions, Punjab Kings emerged as major players, securing the services of two impactful players – Harshal Patel and Chris Woakes. Harshal Patel, the out-of-favor Indian pacer, commanded an impressive 11.75 crores, while English all-rounder Chris Woakes joined the squad for 4.2 crores. Let’s delve into the details of these significant signings. Harshal Patel, who set his base price at 2 crores, became one of the auction’s marquee players as the bidding war unfolded. The 2022 IPL champions, Gujarat Titans, initiated the bidding,…
Delhi Capitals made strategic moves in the IPL 2024 auction by securing the services of highly-rated South African batsman Tristan Stubbs and England star Harry Brook. The franchise, under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, aimed to bolster its squad with promising talent ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Rishabh Pant is present at the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai. Delhi Capitals secured the highly-rated South African batsman Tristan Stubbs for a modest INR 50 lakhs in the IPL 2024 auction. The right-handed batsman had set his base price at INR 50 lakhs, and to the delight of the…
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made significant additions to their squad for the upcoming IPL 2024 season, securing the services of New Zealand star Daryl Mitchell, batting sensation Rachin Ravindra, and Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur in the ongoing IPL auction. The franchise, known for its strategic picks, aimed to reinforce its lineup with experienced and talented players. Daryl Mitchell, the New Zealand middle-order batter, created a bidding frenzy in the IPL auction 2024. Starting at a base price of INR 1 crore, Mitchell garnered interest from Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. However, Chennai Super Kings, determined to secure the…
The IPL Auction 2024 took the cricketing world by storm, featuring intense bidding wars, surprising picks, and, perhaps most notably, shocking unsold players. Among the unexpected turn of events were the non-inclusions of cricketing stalwarts Steve Smith from Australia, Manish Pandey from India, and Rilee Rossouw from South Africa. Here, we delve into the surprising sidelining of these seasoned players. Also Read: Wanindu Hasaranga Joins SRH for INR 1.50 Crores in IPL Auction 2024 1. Steve Smith Steve Smith, a former Australian captain and one of the modern-day greats, found himself in an unexpected situation during the IPL 2024 auction…
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a strategic move in the ongoing IPL auction, securing the services of Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 26-year-old spinner, known for his exceptional T20 skills, was signed by SRH at his base price of INR 1.50 crores. This acquisition comes as a crucial addition to SRH’s bowling arsenal, especially after releasing Adil Rashid and Akeal Hosein. Sunrisers Hyderabad made an astute move by signing Wanindu Hasaranga, who was surprisingly released by Royal Challengers Bangalore. The leg-spinner, being one of the best T20I bowlers globally,…