IPL 2024 Auction Wrap-Up: Mitchell Starc's Record-Breaking Deal and Squad Overview

IPL 2024 Auction Wrap-Up: Mitchell Starc's Record-Breaking Deal and Squad Overview

The IPL 2024 auction, held in Dubai on December 19.

The IPL 2024 auction, held in Dubai on December 19, concluded with a total of 72 players being sold for a staggering sum of INR 230.45 crore. The day witnessed history being made as two of the most expensive deals in IPL auction history occurred within hours of each other at the Coca-Cola arena. The spotlight was on Mitchell Starc, who secured the highest paycheck ever at INR 24.75 crore, making a remarkable return to the IPL after eight years. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins also fetched a substantial bid of INR 20.50 crore from the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Notable Deals:

The day commenced with Rovman Powell clinching a significant deal of INR 7.4 crore with the Rajasthan Royals. Other notable players, including Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Pat Cummins, found new homes during the intense bidding process. However, some big names like Phil Salt and Akeal Hosein went unsold, emphasizing the unpredictability of the auction.

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Team Overview:

• Chennai Super Kings (Remaining purse - 1 crore):Retained players include MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Moeen Ali. 

Players additions: Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizwi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Avanish Rao Aravelly.

• Delhi Capitals (Remaining purse - 9.9 crore):Retained players include Rishabh Pant, David Warner, and Anrich Nortje.

Players additions: Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Kumar Kushagra, and Jhye Richardson.

• Gujarat Titans (Remaining purse - INR 7.85 crore):Retained players include Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson, and Rashid Khan.

Players additions: Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, and Spencer Johnson.

• Kolkata Knight Riders (Remaining purse - INR 1.35 crore):Retained players include Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, and Andre Russell.

Players additions: Mitchell Starc, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, and Mujeeb ur Rahman.

• Lucknow Super Giants (Remaining purse - INR 95 Lakh):Retained players include KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, and Marcus Stoinis.

Players additions: Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, Ashton Turner, and David Willey.

• Mumbai Indians (Remaining purse - INR 1.05 crore):Retained players include Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav.

Players additions: Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Jhye Richardson, and Mohammad Nabi.

• Punjab Kings (Remaining purse - INR 4.15 crore):Retained players include Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, and Sam Curran.

Players additions: Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, and Rilee Rossouw.

• Rajasthan Royals (Remaining purse - INR 20 Lakh):Retained players include Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Players additions: Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore.

• Royal Challengers Bangalore (Remaining purse - INR 2.85 Cr):Retained players include Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell.

Players additions: Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, and Lockie Ferguson.

• Sunrisers Hyderabad (Remaining purse - INR 3.2 crore):Retained players include Aiden Markram, Mayank Agarwal, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Players additions: Travis Head, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pat Cummins, and Jaydev Unadkat.

Conclusion:

The IPL 2024 auction provided thrilling moments, from record-breaking deals to unexpected steals. With the squads finalized, cricket fans can anticipate an exciting and fiercely competitive season ahead. The addition of seasoned players and emerging talents sets the stage for an IPL edition filled with gripping matches and unforgettable performances.