The upcoming 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is generating significant anticipation, marked by key events such as retention day and auction day taking place within a span of two to three weeks. Scheduled for December 19 in Dubai, the 2024 mini-auction is expected to witness the bidding for a total of 1,166 cricketers, vying for just 77 available slots. Among them, a maximum of 30 overseas players have the opportunity to join the ten franchises participating in the auction. The stage is set for an exciting day of strategic player acquisitions and team-building. According to the registration list of IPL 2024 auction, there are 830 Indians – of which 18 are capped players – along with 336 overseas cricketers.
Players Who Could Go Unsold in IPL 2024 Auction
Kedar Jadhav
With a starting price of INR 2 crore, Kedar Jadhav’s auction value appears steep. The seasoned Indian player has been relatively distant from the IPL, and even his inclusion by RCB in the previous season didn’t yield any on-field action.
Hanuma Vihari
Hanuma Vihari’s IPL journey has lacked consistency. Despite being a Test regular for India on 16 occasions, Vihari has only featured in 24 IPL matches since his debut in 2013. His last IPL appearance dates back to 2019, raising questions about his prospects in the upcoming auction.
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Varun Aaron
Despite possessing undeniable talent, Varun Aaron, the pace sensation from Jharkhand, has failed to make a mark in the IPL. With over 50 IPL games under his belt, Aaron’s performances have been underwhelming, making his auction fate uncertain.
Shahbaz Nadeem
Shahbaz Nadeem witnessed a remarkable rise in the IPL, impressing with the Delhi Capitals and earning a lucrative deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019 worth INR 3.2 crore. However, since 2022, he has gone unpicked in the auctions, signaling a potential challenge for the left-arm spinner in the upcoming bidding process.