The IPL 2024 Auction is on the horizon, gaining momentum as players are shortlisted for the bidding process. Scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, the mini auction prompts franchises to unveil their retained and released players on November 26.
International stars like Rachin Ravindra, Travis Head, and Gerald Coetzee, who shone in the recent ODI World Cup, are set to enter the IPL auction alongside numerous domestic talents. Additionally, players released by their teams will join the auction pool, with over 300 players expected in the final list.
Ten players from Jammu & Kashmir have made the preliminary list of 590 players. Notable names include Mujtaba Yousuf, Rasikh Salam, and Parvez Rasool, bringing regional talent into the IPL auction spotlight.
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The IPL 2024 Auction marks a first as it ventures overseas to Dubai on December 19, 2023. The Coca-Cola Arena in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the mini auction, providing a unique setting for team strategies and player acquisitions.
Teams will operate with a purse of INR 100 crore (approximately USD 12.02 million), witnessing a 5 crore increase from the previous season. However, the final purse for each team hinges on player retention and releases before the auction, shaping the dynamics of squad-building for the upcoming season.