The IPL governing council released the players who will go under the hammer in this year’s auction. 350 players, along with prominent names like Cameron Green, Steve Smith and Quinton De Kock, have registered their names to go under the hammer.
De Kock, who decided not to put his name in the auction, made a comeback in the list. The IPL auction is going to be held on 16th December in Abu Dhabi, and the IPL governing council confirmed that the auction event will start from 2.30 PM.
KKR and CSK will be the busiest in the auction as both teams have to address major areas for their team. CSK needs a rock-solid finisher, and KKR needs consistent batters in the opening. Someone like Jamie Smith will be a great fit for them. CSK and KKR will enter the auction with the highest purses of 64.3 crore and 43.4 crore each. Except CSK and KKR, no team has more than 27 crore in their purse. SRH and DC will enter the auction with the third and fourth-highest purses.
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Details of the auction
A total of 1,390 players registered for the Player Auction, of which 350 players were shortlisted. This shortlist includes 240 Indian players and 110 overseas recruits. The pool features 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players, adding significant depth and fresh talent to this year's auction roster. Ten franchises will compete for a total of 77 slots, including 31 reserved for international players. 40 players have been registered for the highest reserve price of INR 2 crore.
Players to look for
Cameron Green is expected to be one of the biggest attractions at this year's auction and could command the highest price. Jamie Smith is another player who may fetch a substantial price tag. All-rounders such as George Linde from South Africa, Liam Livingstone, and Mathew Short are also expected to be major attractions at the auction. Additionally, prominent Sri Lankan players like Matheesa Pathirana, Theekshana, and Wanindu Hasaranga will be on the radar of various teams.
Among Indian uncapped players, Aquib Nabi, Tanush Kotian, and Prashant Veer are exciting talents that teams may consider. Capped players like Prithvi Shaw, Ravi Bishnoi will also be in the targets.
