On December 19th, Dubai prepares for a clash of destinies. Not on the field, but at the IPL auction. The auction is one of the most anticipated events on the cricketing calendar […]
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Dec 17, 2023 10:36 pm
On December 19th, Dubai prepares for a clash of destinies. Not on the field, but at the IPL auction. The auction is one of the most anticipated events on the cricketing calendar as teams scramble to build their dream squads and players face a life-changing moment. For teams, it’s a high-stakes event. Millions will be tossed around, each bid a bet on potential and experience. For players, it’s a roller coaster. Years of sweat and toil come down to a single number, the price tag that defines their cricketing worth. Dreams hang in the balance, each bid a step closer to glory and a reminder of the struggle.
The IPL committee regulations provide that each franchise may have a roster of up to 25 players, with a maximum of 8 foreign players. In Playing 11, a team may include up to four foreign players in its lineup. Thirty of the 77 seats available to the ten participating teams may be occupied by players from other countries.
At the IPL 2024 Auction, 333 cricket players will be up for auction. Of the 333 players, 214 are from India, 119 are from abroad, and 2 are from partner countries. There are 116 capped players overall, 215 uncapped players, and 2 associate nation players.
Three capped bowlers who could be high on the wishlists of several teams:
3. Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc (Source: Twitter)
Australian quick Mitchell Starc is all set to return to the IPL after an eight-year absence and is likely to fetch a good deal at the upcoming auction. He may have only donned the Royal Challengers Bangalore jersey in his brief prior stint, but the young gun carved his mark despite his inexperience. Fast forward to today, Starc stands as one of the world’s finest pacemen, a seasoned performer delivering consistent firepower at the highest level.
His mastery of swing and seam bowling, honed on diverse pitches, will be a prized asset in India’s notoriously batsman-friendly conditions. And let’s not forget his fiery spirit, a contagious passion that elevates the morale of any team he walks into. Starc’s experience in high-pressure tournaments like the World Cup also adds an invaluable dimension, his cool head and strategic nous providing crucial guidance in high-octane situations. No wonder franchises will be vying tooth and nail to secure his lethal weapon in their arsenal.
