Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star Abhishek Sharma has landed in trouble ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season after he was summoned by the Surat police on Wednesday (Feb 21). Abhishek, who came into the limelight during the 2022 IPL season with SRH, was summoned in connection with model Tania Singh’s suicide on Tuesday. Tania, who was pursuing fashion designing and modelling, was found dead in her Happy Elegance apartment on Vesu Road in Surat and was reported to be a close mate of the SRH star.

<h2>Abhishek lands in trouble</h2>

Tania’s death has caused chaos which has seen the Surat police act swiftly, tracking call details of the model. According to Sports Tak, Tania was reported to have made her final call to the IPL star and has been in contact with the player for a long time. This has led the police to investigate the matter with a possible love affair angle. The police are meticulously examining all evidence and testimonies to piece together the events leading up to Tania's suicide.

According to the report, Tania’s call details are crucial in the investigation as they could reveal the people she had&nbsp;been in contact with.

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As things stand, there has been no statement from the player and he could soon address the situation as he prepares for the upcoming season of the IPL. On the other hand, SRH have also refused to comment on the situation and will instead focus on the preparations for the upcoming season.

<h2>Abhishek’s IPL career</h2>

Having started his career with Delhi Daredevils in 2018, he played only one season before switching to SRH. Abhishek first burst onto the scene in 2022 when he scored 426 runs in 14 matches. This also included two fifties with a best of 75 and an average of 31. In the 2023 season, he only managed to score 226 runs in 11 matches and averaged little over 20 as SRH finished bottom of the IPL standings.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star Abhishek Sharma has landed in trouble ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season after he was summoned by the Surat police on Wednesday (Feb 21).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star Abhishek Sharma has landed in trouble ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season after he was summoned by the Surat police on Wednesday (Feb 21). Abhishek, who came into the limelight during the 2022 IPL season with SRH, was summoned in connection with model Tania Singh’s suicide on Tuesday. Tania, who was pursuing fashion designing and modelling, was found dead in her Happy Elegance apartment on Vesu Road in Surat and was reported to be a close mate of the SRH star. Abhishek lands in trouble Tania’s death has caused chaos which has seen the Surat police act swiftly, tracking call details of the model. According to Sports Tak, Tania was reported to have made her final call to the IPL star and has been in contact with the player for a long time. This has led the police to investigate the matter with a possible love affair angle. The police are meticulously examining all evidence and testimonies to piece together the events leading up to Tania's suicide. According to the report, Tania’s call details are crucial in the investigation as they could reveal the people she had been in contact with. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Unfit KL Rahul out of fourth Test; Jasprit Bumrah rested, BCCI confirms As things stand, there has been no statement from the player and he could soon address the situation as he prepares for the upcoming season of the IPL. On the other hand, SRH have also refused to comment on the situation and will instead focus on the preparations for the upcoming season. Abhishek’s IPL career Having started his career with Delhi Daredevils in 2018, he played only one season before switching to SRH. Abhishek first burst onto the scene in 2022 when he scored 426 runs in 14 matches. This also included two fifties with a best of 75 and an average of 31. In the 2023 season, he only managed to score 226 runs in 11 matches and averaged little over 20 as SRH finished bottom of the IPL standings.

SRH star Abhishek Sharma summoned by Gujarat police in connection with model Tania Singh's suicide

Manoj Tiwary recently announced his retirement from&nbsp;cricket. Being a big name for the&nbsp;Bengal state team, Tiwary also represented India in 12 ODIs and three T20Is. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket&nbsp;in August 2023. However, he reversed his decision to play for Bengal in the 2023/24 Ranji Trophy season. Now, he has stepped aside completely and revealed his biggest regret of not representing India in Tests.

Tiwary never found himself&nbsp;as a&nbsp;more permanent member&nbsp;of&nbsp;Team India. Debuting in 2008, the right-hander played his last ODI for India in 2015 and his final&nbsp;T20Is in 2012 but never wore the Test cap. Despite having scored a century in ODIs in late 2011, he&nbsp;was mysteriously benched for months. Now, Tiwary has questioned the then-Indian captain MS Dhoni for dropping him.

<h2>'When self-confidence is at its peak and someone destroys that, then that player is finished'</h2>

Talking to News18, Tiwary said, "When I had completed playing 65 first-class matches, my batting average was around 65. The Australia team had toured India then, and I had scored 130 in Chennai in a friendly game, then I scored 93 against England in a friendly game. I was very close, but they picked Yuvraj Singh instead. So Test cap and the fact that I was ignored after getting the Man of the Match award for scoring a hundred...I was ignored for 14 straight matches. When self-confidence is at its peak and someone destroys that, then that player is finished. Confidence is everything for a player, in any profession."&nbsp;

On being asked who killed that confidence, Tiwary firmly said,&nbsp;"I know the name but I don't want to take it. I am a grown man now. When a player is omitted, it's the decision of the team management."&nbsp;

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<h2>'I would ask why I was dropped when&nbsp;neither Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or Suresh Raina&nbsp;were scoring runs'</h2>

When the reporter revealed that Dhoni was the captain when he was dropped, Tiwary was quick to point out, "Yes, MS Dhoni was the captain. If I get the opportunity to ask the question, I will ask him why I was dropped from the team after scoring the century, especially in that tour of Australia where nobody was scoring runs, neither Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or Suresh Raina. I have nothing to lose now."&nbsp;

Tiwary and Dhoni have been teammates even in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when the duo represented the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS). While the right-hander never made it big in the senior team, he has been a force to reckon with in first-class cricket; scoring&nbsp;10,195 runs with 30 centuries at&nbsp;47.86. He represented Bengal for over two decades which included several memorable performances with the bat.

Manoj Tiwary recently announced his retirement from cricket. Being a big name for the Bengal state team, Tiwary also represented India in 12 ODIs and three T20Is.

Manoj Tiwary recently announced his retirement from cricket. Being a big name for the Bengal state team, Tiwary also represented India in 12 ODIs and three T20Is. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August 2023. However, he reversed his decision to play for Bengal in the 2023/24 Ranji Trophy season. Now, he has stepped aside completely and revealed his biggest regret of not representing India in Tests. Tiwary never found himself as a more permanent member of Team India. Debuting in 2008, the right-hander played his last ODI for India in 2015 and his final T20Is in 2012 but never wore the Test cap. Despite having scored a century in ODIs in late 2011, he was mysteriously benched for months. Now, Tiwary has questioned the then-Indian captain MS Dhoni for dropping him. 'When self-confidence is at its peak and someone destroys that, then that player is finished' Talking to News18, Tiwary said, "When I had completed playing 65 first-class matches, my batting average was around 65. The Australia team had toured India then, and I had scored 130 in Chennai in a friendly game, then I scored 93 against England in a friendly game. I was very close, but they picked Yuvraj Singh instead. So Test cap and the fact that I was ignored after getting the Man of the Match award for scoring a hundred...I was ignored for 14 straight matches. When self-confidence is at its peak and someone destroys that, then that player is finished. Confidence is everything for a player, in any profession." On being asked who killed that confidence, Tiwary firmly said, "I know the name but I don't want to take it. I am a grown man now. When a player is omitted, it's the decision of the team management." Also read: England’s bowling was massacred by young Indian batters - Manjrekar’s big statement after Rajkot Test 'I would ask why I was dropped when neither Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or Suresh Raina were scoring runs' When the reporter revealed that Dhoni was the captain when he was dropped, Tiwary was quick to point out, "Yes, MS Dhoni was the captain. If I get the opportunity to ask the question, I will ask him why I was dropped from the team after scoring the century, especially in that tour of Australia where nobody was scoring runs, neither Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or Suresh Raina. I have nothing to lose now." Tiwary and Dhoni have been teammates even in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when the duo represented the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS). While the right-hander never made it big in the senior team, he has been a force to reckon with in first-class cricket; scoring 10,195 runs with 30 centuries at 47.86. He represented Bengal for over two decades which included several memorable performances with the bat.

Want to ask him why I was dropped: Manoj Tiwary questions MS Dhoni on Team India snub

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is all set to begin on March 22, confirmed the chairman Arun Dhumal on Tuesday (Feb 20). Dhumal confirmed the dates in a statement to news agency PTI. The schedule for the yearly T20 tournament is, however, yet to released. The league, which may coincide with the general elections in the country, will be held entirely in India, the chairman confirmed.

"We are looking at a March 22 start for the tournament. We are working closely with the government agencies and we will first release the initial schedule. The entire tournament will be held in India," said Dhumal.

The schedule, however, will be released only after the announcement of the dates for the general elections. "The dates of Lok Sabha polls are anticipated to be announced early next month," noted Dhumal.

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IPL 2024 will be the last tournament Indian players will be part of before the T20 World Cup scheduled to be played in June.

With Rohit Sharma set to lead the side, the board will be looking at the players' form to select the squad for the ICC tournament.&nbsp;

Jay Shah confirms Rohit as India captain

Rohit Sharma will continue to lead India at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-will-lead-india-in-2024-t20-world-cup-hardik-to-be-his-deputy-jay-shah-690429">BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed</a> on the eve (Feb 14) of the third India-England Test in Rajkot. Shah said Rohit has everyone's backing within the dressing room and the board, adding future captain Hardik Pandya will be his deputy in this tournament.

After replacing Virat Kohli as the all-format skipper in late 2021, Rohit captained Team India at the 2022 T20 WC in Australia, where they lost to England by ten wickets in the semis. Under his leadership, India played the World Test Championship (WTC) and the 2023 World Cup final (at home), losing to Australia on both occasions.&nbsp;

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is all set to begin on March 22, confirmed the chairman Arun Dhumal on Tuesday (Feb 20). Dhumal confirmed the dates in a statement to news agency PTI.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is all set to begin on March 22, confirmed the chairman Arun Dhumal on Tuesday (Feb 20). Dhumal confirmed the dates in a statement to news agency PTI. The schedule for the yearly T20 tournament is, however, yet to released. The league, which may coincide with the general elections in the country, will be held entirely in India, the chairman confirmed. "We are looking at a March 22 start for the tournament. We are working closely with the government agencies and we will first release the initial schedule. The entire tournament will be held in India," said Dhumal. The schedule, however, will be released only after the announcement of the dates for the general elections. "The dates of Lok Sabha polls are anticipated to be announced early next month," noted Dhumal. Also Read: Rohit Sharma right choice to lead India in 2024 T20 World Cup: Former captain Sourav Ganguly IPL 2024 will be the last tournament Indian players will be part of before the T20 World Cup scheduled to be played in June. With Rohit Sharma set to lead the side, the board will be looking at the players' form to select the squad for the ICC tournament. Jay Shah confirms Rohit as India captain Rohit Sharma will continue to lead India at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on the eve (Feb 14) of the third India-England Test in Rajkot. Shah said Rohit has everyone's backing within the dressing room and the board, adding future captain Hardik Pandya will be his deputy in this tournament. After replacing Virat Kohli as the all-format skipper in late 2021, Rohit captained Team India at the 2022 T20 WC in Australia, where they lost to England by ten wickets in the semis. Under his leadership, India played the World Test Championship (WTC) and the 2023 World Cup final (at home), losing to Australia on both occasions.

IPL 2024 to start from March 22, to be held entirely in India, confirms chairman Arun Dhumal

Former two-time IPL winner with Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir, picks Rohit Sharma as the player to give him sleepless nights in the tournament. Playing under and against a few top captains during his IPL tenure, Gautam has picked ex-MI captain Rohit to trouble him the most, pushing Gambhir to have more than one plan against him every time.

Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League that begins in mid-March, Gautam opened up on his on-field battles against the current India captain.

Though Gautam has found success against some of the mentally toughest and most strategic players and captains in the cash-rich league, planning on removing Rohit as a batter kept him on his toes at all times.

"Rohit Sharma is the only player who has given me sleepless nights. No Chris Gayle, no AB de Villiers, no one. Only Rohit Sharma because I knew I had to have Plan A, Plan B and probably Plan C as well because if Rohit is in, I don't think anyone can control him. The only batsman I feared in the IPL was Rohit. I have never planned for any other batter in the IPL except Rohit Sharma,” Gautam said while speaking highly of Rohit.

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Admitting to worrying about dismissing Rohit cheaply despite having some of the best names in T20 cricket in his ranks, Gautam said if a night before the game he had thought of Plan A, Rohit would better that the next day, leaving Gautam and everyone clueless on how to get him out.

"There have been times where I have seen the visuals; I would say fair enough, Plan A is fine, but with Rohit Sharma, probably one night before, I used to think, if this doesn't work, I have to get this, if this doesn't work, I have to get the other plan. If Sunil (Narine) bowls his four overs, who gonna bowl the next 16, and if I finish off Sunil early and Rohit is there, he can get 30 off one over as well," Gambhir said on Star Sports.

<h2>Tides changed with time</h2>

Although at one point in time Rohit came across as a destructive top-order batter, scoring heaps of runs at will, the veteran cricketer hasn’t performed enough with bat in the previous two seasons for any captain to feel worried about his presence at the crease.&nbsp;

While in IPL 2022, he scored just 268 runs at 19.14, Rohit hit just 332 runs in the following season at a shallow average of 20.75.

Moreover, Mumbai Indians have replaced Rohit with Hardik Pandya as the new captain ahead of IPL 2024.&nbsp;

Former two-time IPL winner with Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir, picks Rohit Sharma as the player to give him sleepless nights in the tournament. Playing under and against a few top captains during his IPL tenure, Gautam has picked ex-MI captain Rohit to trouble him the most, pushing Gambhir to have more than one plan against him every time.

Former two-time IPL winner with Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir, picks Rohit Sharma as the player to give him sleepless nights in the tournament. Playing under and against a few top captains during his IPL tenure, Gautam has picked ex-MI captain Rohit to trouble him the most, pushing Gambhir to have more than one plan against him every time. Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the 17th season of the Indian Premier League that begins in mid-March, Gautam opened up on his on-field battles against the current India captain. Though Gautam has found success against some of the mentally toughest and most strategic players and captains in the cash-rich league, planning on removing Rohit as a batter kept him on his toes at all times. "Rohit Sharma is the only player who has given me sleepless nights. No Chris Gayle, no AB de Villiers, no one. Only Rohit Sharma because I knew I had to have Plan A, Plan B and probably Plan C as well because if Rohit is in, I don't think anyone can control him. The only batsman I feared in the IPL was Rohit. I have never planned for any other batter in the IPL except Rohit Sharma,” Gautam said while speaking highly of Rohit. ALSO READ: Mohammad Hafeez, ex-Pakistan team director, promises to reveal 'facts' behind his sacking Admitting to worrying about dismissing Rohit cheaply despite having some of the best names in T20 cricket in his ranks, Gautam said if a night before the game he had thought of Plan A, Rohit would better that the next day, leaving Gautam and everyone clueless on how to get him out. "There have been times where I have seen the visuals; I would say fair enough, Plan A is fine, but with Rohit Sharma, probably one night before, I used to think, if this doesn't work, I have to get this, if this doesn't work, I have to get the other plan. If Sunil (Narine) bowls his four overs, who gonna bowl the next 16, and if I finish off Sunil early and Rohit is there, he can get 30 off one over as well," Gambhir said on Star Sports. Tides changed with time Although at one point in time Rohit came across as a destructive top-order batter, scoring heaps of runs at will, the veteran cricketer hasn’t performed enough with bat in the previous two seasons for any captain to feel worried about his presence at the crease. While in IPL 2022, he scored just 268 runs at 19.14, Rohit hit just 332 runs in the following season at a shallow average of 20.75. Moreover, Mumbai Indians have replaced Rohit with Hardik Pandya as the new captain ahead of IPL 2024.

‘I feared him, he gave me sleepless nights’: Gautam Gambhir on facing Rohit Sharma in IPL

Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar thinks that youngster Prithvi Shaw is going to struggle&nbsp;unless he learns to play on back foot. Gavaskar's comments come after Shaw, who has been sidelined from competitive cricket due to injury for six months, recently scored a century in Ranji Trophy (India's premier domestic tournament) for Mumbai.

"Time for him to step up but what has happened is that a lot of teams have found that because of his predominant movement onto the front foot and that high backlift, they go the short way with him. So unless he starts to learn to play off the back foot, he is going to struggle. If the pitches are such where the ball doesn't come up, then it will be fantastic for him," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

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Before getting injured, Shaw was playing county cricket in England.. He had scored 244 and an unbeaten 125 for Northamptonshire against Durham before getting his knee injured.

Shaw has fallen out of favour for selection in the Indian team after making his debut in 2020. He also had a poor IPL in 2023 but is now gearing up for good show in 2024. Shaw has played five Tests so far and has scored 339 runs with 134 being his highest.

In other formats, Shaw has played six ODIs but has managed 189 runs only. As for T20Is, he has just played one match, scoring a golden duck. In IPL, he has played 71 games and has scored 1,694 at an average of 23 and a strike rate of 146.&nbsp;

His last couple of seasons have been bad for Delhi Capitals in IPL&nbsp;where his has scored just 106 and 283 runs in 2023 and 2022, respectively. With T20 World Cup in June later this year, Shaw's good IPL 2024 could earn him a chance to get a spot in the India squad for sure.&nbsp;

Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar thinks that youngster Prithvi Shaw is going to struggle unless he learns to play on back foot. Gavaskar's comments come after Shaw, who has been sidelined from competitive cricket due to injury for six months, recently scored a century in Ranji Trophy (India's premier domestic tournament) for Mumbai.

Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar thinks that youngster Prithvi Shaw is going to struggle unless he learns to play on back foot. Gavaskar's comments come after Shaw, who has been sidelined from competitive cricket due to injury for six months, recently scored a century in Ranji Trophy (India's premier domestic tournament) for Mumbai. "Time for him to step up but what has happened is that a lot of teams have found that because of his predominant movement onto the front foot and that high backlift, they go the short way with him. So unless he starts to learn to play off the back foot, he is going to struggle. If the pitches are such where the ball doesn't come up, then it will be fantastic for him," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. Also Read: ‘It is unfair,‘ says India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on snub from team post 2021 T20 World Cup Before getting injured, Shaw was playing county cricket in England.. He had scored 244 and an unbeaten 125 for Northamptonshire against Durham before getting his knee injured. Shaw has fallen out of favour for selection in the Indian team after making his debut in 2020. He also had a poor IPL in 2023 but is now gearing up for good show in 2024. Shaw has played five Tests so far and has scored 339 runs with 134 being his highest. In other formats, Shaw has played six ODIs but has managed 189 runs only. As for T20Is, he has just played one match, scoring a golden duck. In IPL, he has played 71 games and has scored 1,694 at an average of 23 and a strike rate of 146. His last couple of seasons have been bad for Delhi Capitals in IPL where his has scored just 106 and 283 runs in 2023 and 2022, respectively. With T20 World Cup in June later this year, Shaw's good IPL 2024 could earn him a chance to get a spot in the India squad for sure.

Ex-India opener Sunil Gavaskar shares why Prithvi Shaw will struggle despite recent ton in domestic cricket

In Dec 2023, Mumbai Indians (MI) dropped a bombshell by announcing Hardik Pandya as the skipper, putting an end to Rohit Sharma's glorious run as Mumbai captain from 2013-2023. Hardik moved back to the MI camp on the retention deadline day, leaving a huge void on Gujarat Titans (GT). The move of Pandya replacing Rohit as the MI captain&nbsp;met with mixed responses. Now, former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar has reacted to MI's move and said 'Hardik's captaincy is only going to benefit' the franchise.

Talking to Star Sports, Gavaskar opined, "Look they have always thought about the future of the franchise. Rohit Sharma is already 36 years old and also faces immense pressure being the captain of India for all three formats. They have tried to reduce some of that burden and given that responsibility on the young shoulders of Hardik Pandya."

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Gavaskar added, "Handing Hardik the captaincy is only going to benefit the Mumbai Indians. They have now given the freedom to Rohit to go and express himself freely at the top of the order. Hardik can then come at No. 3 or No. 5 and help them post totals of 200-plus consistently."

Under Rohit, MI had a dream run from 2013-2023; winning the IPL championship on five occasions. However, Hitman's batting has gone down&nbsp;in the last few seasons. In 2023, he had an ordinary run with 332 runs at 132.80. Since 2019, he has crossed the 400-run mark in a season only once and failed to even touch the 300-run mark in 2022. Hence, with no additional responsibility, Rohit can shine and regain his lost mojo in IPL 2024.

Hardik has led GT to the title in their maiden season in 2022 and the franchise ended second last year. Thus, he has captaincy experience in the IPL and will be confident enough to take over from Rohit in the upcoming season.

MI squad for IPL 2024

Ishan Kishan, Vishnu Vinod, Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, N. Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis, Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Jason Behrendorff, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Anshul Kamboj, Shreyas Gopal

In Dec 2023, Mumbai Indians (MI) dropped a bombshell by announcing Hardik Pandya as the skipper, putting an end to Rohit Sharma's glorious run as Mumbai captain from 2013-2023.

In Dec 2023, Mumbai Indians (MI) dropped a bombshell by announcing Hardik Pandya as the skipper, putting an end to Rohit Sharma's glorious run as Mumbai captain from 2013-2023. Hardik moved back to the MI camp on the retention deadline day, leaving a huge void on Gujarat Titans (GT). The move of Pandya replacing Rohit as the MI captain met with mixed responses. Now, former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar has reacted to MI's move and said 'Hardik's captaincy is only going to benefit' the franchise. Talking to Star Sports, Gavaskar opined, "Look they have always thought about the future of the franchise. Rohit Sharma is already 36 years old and also faces immense pressure being the captain of India for all three formats. They have tried to reduce some of that burden and given that responsibility on the young shoulders of Hardik Pandya." Also read: Ind vs Eng: Mark Wood returns as England name playing XI for Rajkot Test vs India Gavaskar added, "Handing Hardik the captaincy is only going to benefit the Mumbai Indians. They have now given the freedom to Rohit to go and express himself freely at the top of the order. Hardik can then come at No. 3 or No. 5 and help them post totals of 200-plus consistently." Under Rohit, MI had a dream run from 2013-2023; winning the IPL championship on five occasions. However, Hitman's batting has gone down in the last few seasons. In 2023, he had an ordinary run with 332 runs at 132.80. Since 2019, he has crossed the 400-run mark in a season only once and failed to even touch the 300-run mark in 2022. Hence, with no additional responsibility, Rohit can shine and regain his lost mojo in IPL 2024. Hardik has led GT to the title in their maiden season in 2022 and the franchise ended second last year. Thus, he has captaincy experience in the IPL and will be confident enough to take over from Rohit in the upcoming season. MI squad for IPL 2024 Ishan Kishan, Vishnu Vinod, Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, N. Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis, Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Jason Behrendorff, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Anshul Kamboj, Shreyas Gopal

'Rohit Sharma is already 36': Gavaskar shares his take on Hardik Pandya becoming MI captain for IPL 2024

India's Kulwant Khejroliya scripted history on Monday&nbsp;(Feb 12) in domestic Ranji Trophy (India's premier first-class tournament) by taking four wickets in four balls for Madhya Pradesh against Baroda. He eventually finished with the figures of 5/34 in the innings as Madhya Pradesh registered a win by 21 runs and an innings on Baroda. Khejroliya is only the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history to take four wickets in four balls.

Baroda were 255/5 in their second innings when Khejroliya took out Shashwat Rawat (105) as his first wicket before dismissing Mahesh Pithiya, Bhargav Bhatt and Akash Singh on successive balls afterwards. Have a look at the video of his four wickets below:

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Apart from him, only Delhi's Shankar Singh (1988) and Jammu &amp; Kashmir's Mohammad Mudashir (2018) have taken four wickets in four balls.

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Apart from his four wickets, Khejroliya dismissed Atit Sheth to wrap up the win for MP and completed his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket as well. He had also taken two wickets in the first innings to finish with 7/57 in a Player of the Match of the performance - also his career best.

Overall, Khejroliya has played 19 first-class games after making his debut in 2017 for Delhi from where he switched to MP in 2023. He has taken 47 wickets so far with performance against Baroda being his best. In List A cricket, where he has also taken a hattrick, Khejroliya has 68 wickets to his name in 35 games. In T20s, the bowler has 24 wickets in 23 games.

He also plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders. Previously, he has played for Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore as well. He, however, has managed only seven games in the league despite being a part of it since 2017 and has five wickets to his name.

India's Kulwant Khejroliya scripted history on Monday (Feb 12) in domestic Ranji Trophy (India's premier first-class tournament) by taking four wickets in four balls for Madhya Pradesh against Baroda.

India's Kulwant Khejroliya scripted history on Monday (Feb 12) in domestic Ranji Trophy (India's premier first-class tournament) by taking four wickets in four balls for Madhya Pradesh against Baroda. He eventually finished with the figures of 5/34 in the innings as Madhya Pradesh registered a win by 21 runs and an innings on Baroda. Khejroliya is only the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history to take four wickets in four balls. Baroda were 255/5 in their second innings when Khejroliya took out Shashwat Rawat (105) as his first wicket before dismissing Mahesh Pithiya, Bhargav Bhatt and Akash Singh on successive balls afterwards. Have a look at the video of his four wickets below: 4⃣ in 4⃣! 🔥 Kulwant Khejroliya scalped 4 wickets in 4 balls en route to his five-wicket haul to help Madhya Pradesh beat Baroda in Indore. Relive the four wickets 🔽@IDFCFIRSTBank | #RanjiTrophy Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/6bvps90cWn pic.twitter.com/gk0QQFRjUe — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 12, 2024 × Apart from him, only Delhi's Shankar Singh (1988) and Jammu & Kashmir's Mohammad Mudashir (2018) have taken four wickets in four balls. Also Read: Ind vs Eng: 'He is...' - Kuldeep Yadav gives update on Ravindra Jadeja's availability for Rajkot Test Apart from his four wickets, Khejroliya dismissed Atit Sheth to wrap up the win for MP and completed his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket as well. He had also taken two wickets in the first innings to finish with 7/57 in a Player of the Match of the performance - also his career best. Overall, Khejroliya has played 19 first-class games after making his debut in 2017 for Delhi from where he switched to MP in 2023. He has taken 47 wickets so far with performance against Baroda being his best. In List A cricket, where he has also taken a hattrick, Khejroliya has 68 wickets to his name in 35 games. In T20s, the bowler has 24 wickets in 23 games. He also plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders. Previously, he has played for Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore as well. He, however, has managed only seven games in the league despite being a part of it since 2017 and has five wickets to his name.

India’s Kulwant Khejroliya takes four wickets in four balls during first-class cricket - WATCH

The countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has officially begun with less than 40 days to go before the start of cricket’s biggest carnival. With eyes on big boys like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, franchises will be poised to add the silverware of IPL glory to their ranks. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), having last tasted glory in 2016 under David Warner’s captaincy, are set for a new reign with Cummins being the high-profile acquisition for a record price of $2.5 million.

According to former India player and World Cup winner Sunil Gavaskar, the Australian will lead the Orange Army from Hyderabad as they look to end their eight-year drought.

<h2>Cummins to lead SRH?</h2>

"I think Pat Cummins was a smart buy, maybe a little over-expensive. Smart buy because he will bring the leadership aspect to their team, which was lacking the last time around. Last time around, some of the bowling changes that we saw in crucial games were just head-scratching, and that cost them matches. So now with Pat Cummins coming in, I am pretty certain that he will be the captain of the team and that will make a huge difference," Gavaskar said while speaking to Star Sports.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured a tough last few seasons and have not made it to the playoffs since 2020. They finished rock bottom in the IPL 2023 which has seen them make a string of signings and changes ahead of the new season.

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<h2>Cummins in captaincy role with Australia</h2>

In a big tug-of-war during the IPL 2024 auctions in December, SRH secured the signing of Cummins who has proven his worth as a skipper. Since taking over the captaincy reign of the Australian cricket team in December 2021, the Aussie has flourished in his role, helping his side win the World Test Championship (WTC), the T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup. Interestingly, he was the captain of the Australian side during the WTC and ODI World Cup campaigns and could become the first and only captain to win the former two accolades and the T20 World Cup later in the year.

However, before heading to the World Cup, he will be charged to play and lead (not official yet) SRH as they try to mount a title challenge. The Hyderabad-based franchise has finished in the bottom three in each of the last three seasons adding insult to injury.

The countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has officially begun with less than 40 days to go before the start of cricket’s biggest carnival. With eyes on big boys like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, franchises will be poised to add the silverware of IPL glory to their ranks.

The countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has officially begun with less than 40 days to go before the start of cricket’s biggest carnival. With eyes on big boys like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, franchises will be poised to add the silverware of IPL glory to their ranks. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), having last tasted glory in 2016 under David Warner’s captaincy, are set for a new reign with Cummins being the high-profile acquisition for a record price of $2.5 million. According to former India player and World Cup winner Sunil Gavaskar, the Australian will lead the Orange Army from Hyderabad as they look to end their eight-year drought. Cummins to lead SRH? "I think Pat Cummins was a smart buy, maybe a little over-expensive. Smart buy because he will bring the leadership aspect to their team, which was lacking the last time around. Last time around, some of the bowling changes that we saw in crucial games were just head-scratching, and that cost them matches. So now with Pat Cummins coming in, I am pretty certain that he will be the captain of the team and that will make a huge difference," Gavaskar said while speaking to Star Sports. Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured a tough last few seasons and have not made it to the playoffs since 2020. They finished rock bottom in the IPL 2023 which has seen them make a string of signings and changes ahead of the new season. ALSO READ | Tiger Woods, TaylorMade unveil 'lifestyle brand' Sun Day Red after legendary golfer's Nike split Cummins in captaincy role with Australia In a big tug-of-war during the IPL 2024 auctions in December, SRH secured the signing of Cummins who has proven his worth as a skipper. Since taking over the captaincy reign of the Australian cricket team in December 2021, the Aussie has flourished in his role, helping his side win the World Test Championship (WTC), the T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup. Interestingly, he was the captain of the Australian side during the WTC and ODI World Cup campaigns and could become the first and only captain to win the former two accolades and the T20 World Cup later in the year. However, before heading to the World Cup, he will be charged to play and lead (not official yet) SRH as they try to mount a title challenge. The Hyderabad-based franchise has finished in the bottom three in each of the last three seasons adding insult to injury.

IPL 2024: Former India captain banks on Pat Cummins to lead SRH in forthcoming season

With less than five months to go before the start of the latest edition of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, players are ready to prove their worth to the national team selectors for a place in the squad. Former Indian Premier League (IPL) winning coach Tom Moody&nbsp;highlighted the importance of domestic T20 leagues for players looking for a place in the Indian squad.

<h2>Moody highlights importance of leagues</h2>

"The IPL (set to be played between March-May), along with any other T20 tournament, like the ILT20, is important for any player to be performing because every home team is looking at the performances of all their players in these tournaments because of the high-quality cricket in these (leagues)," Moody said while addressing a media event at ILT20.

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While the IPL season is less than two months away, different T20 leagues have already taken centerstage including the likes of SA20 (South Africa) and Bangladesh Premier League. Last month the Big Bash League (BBL) saw the Brisbane Heat clinch the title with many unknown stars gaining selectors' attention. In the coming days, the Pakistan Super League (SPL) will also feature foreign stars along with Pakistan players, attracting the attention of national team selectors.

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"If you are scoring runs, taking wickets and showing consistency, it only puts you in a good position as an individual when it comes to those final tough decisions around the selection table. It allows you to continue with that sort of confidence, going into an important (T20) World Cup," Moody added.

The T20 World Cup will start on 1 June with an expanded format of 20 teams along with a few debutants. The upcoming edition will see Uganda, Canada, Oman and the hosts USA make their debut. Indian players like Rinku Singh, Mukesh Kumar and others will target the IPL 2024 as a platform to prove their worth for a place in the T20 World Cup squad.

With less than five months to go before the start of the latest edition of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, players are ready to prove their worth to the national team selectors for a place in the squad.

With less than five months to go before the start of the latest edition of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, players are ready to prove their worth to the national team selectors for a place in the squad. Former Indian Premier League (IPL) winning coach Tom Moody highlighted the importance of domestic T20 leagues for players looking for a place in the Indian squad. Moody highlights importance of leagues "The IPL (set to be played between March-May), along with any other T20 tournament, like the ILT20, is important for any player to be performing because every home team is looking at the performances of all their players in these tournaments because of the high-quality cricket in these (leagues)," Moody said while addressing a media event at ILT20. × While the IPL season is less than two months away, different T20 leagues have already taken centerstage including the likes of SA20 (South Africa) and Bangladesh Premier League. Last month the Big Bash League (BBL) saw the Brisbane Heat clinch the title with many unknown stars gaining selectors' attention. In the coming days, the Pakistan Super League (SPL) will also feature foreign stars along with Pakistan players, attracting the attention of national team selectors. ALSO READ | Blow for India and world cricket: Nasser Hussain on Virat Kohli likely to miss entire Test series vs England "If you are scoring runs, taking wickets and showing consistency, it only puts you in a good position as an individual when it comes to those final tough decisions around the selection table. It allows you to continue with that sort of confidence, going into an important (T20) World Cup," Moody added. The T20 World Cup will start on 1 June with an expanded format of 20 teams along with a few debutants. The upcoming edition will see Uganda, Canada, Oman and the hosts USA make their debut. Indian players like Rinku Singh, Mukesh Kumar and others will target the IPL 2024 as a platform to prove their worth for a place in the T20 World Cup squad.

IPL 2024: Tom Moody highlights importance of T20 leagues ahead of WC, calls performance key criteria

Before the end of 2023, the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise dropped a bomb by announcing Hardik Pandya as the captain, ending&nbsp;Rohit Sharma's glorious captaincy era. Hardik was brought back by the MI franchise, from Gujarat Titans (GT), in a mega trade ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. With him replacing Rohit, the move met with mixed reactions.

Two months since Hardik's appointment, MI head coach Mark Boucher opined on the team management's decision regarding the big call. Boucher stated that 'it was a purely cricketing decision' and lesser responsibilities will help Rohit enjoy as a player,&nbsp;following some ordinary run&nbsp;with the bat in the recent IPL seasons.

Speaking on Smash Sports Podcast, Boucher said, "I think it was purely a cricketing decision. We saw the window period to get Hardik back as a player. For me it's a transition phase. A lot of people don't understand in India, people get quite emotional, but you know you take the emotions away from it. I think it's just more of a cricketing decision that was made and I do think it is going to bring the best out of Rohit as a person as a player. Just let him go out and enjoy and score some good runs."

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<h2>'This is an&nbsp;opportunity for him to step as a player'</h2>

The South African further opined, "One thing I did pick up with Ro (Rohit) is that he is a fantastic guy. I mean he's been captaining for ages and he's done really well for Mumbai Indians. Now he also leads India as well. It is that he walks into a place and there's just cameras in it and he's so busy and he hasn't had probably the best couple of seasons of late with the bat but he's done well as a captain.

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He added, "He is still going to captain India so that hype's going be there but when he steps into the IPL maybe just taking that extra bit of pressure off him as a captain an maybe we get the best out of Rohit Sharma. We want to see him playing with a smile on his face, spending a bit of time with his beautiful family."

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On Hardik filling the big shoes of Rohit -- under whom MI have won five IPL titles (joint-most along with Chennai Super Kings) -- Boucher said, "He is a Mumbai Indians boy. He went to other franchise, won the title in first year, ended up runner-up in his second year. So there's obviously some very good leadership skills as well."

With the likes of Rohit, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, etc., Hardik will enjoy a lot of support when he steps on the field as the MI captain in the forthcoming IPL season.

It will be interesting to see how he responds to the challenge of replacing Rohit as the captain of a&nbsp;high-profile franchise. He has tasted success as GT skipper, leading them to the IPL title in their maiden season in 2022, however, captaining Mumbai will be a different experience altogether.&nbsp;

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Before the end of 2023, the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise dropped a bomb by announcing Hardik Pandya as the captain, ending Rohit Sharma's glorious captaincy era.

Before the end of 2023, the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise dropped a bomb by announcing Hardik Pandya as the captain, ending Rohit Sharma's glorious captaincy era. Hardik was brought back by the MI franchise, from Gujarat Titans (GT), in a mega trade ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. With him replacing Rohit, the move met with mixed reactions. Two months since Hardik's appointment, MI head coach Mark Boucher opined on the team management's decision regarding the big call. Boucher stated that 'it was a purely cricketing decision' and lesser responsibilities will help Rohit enjoy as a player, following some ordinary run with the bat in the recent IPL seasons. Speaking on Smash Sports Podcast, Boucher said, "I think it was purely a cricketing decision. We saw the window period to get Hardik back as a player. For me it's a transition phase. A lot of people don't understand in India, people get quite emotional, but you know you take the emotions away from it. I think it's just more of a cricketing decision that was made and I do think it is going to bring the best out of Rohit as a person as a player. Just let him go out and enjoy and score some good runs." Also read: IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill lauds support from Rohit Sharma, coaching staff after century on day 3 'This is an opportunity for him to step as a player' The South African further opined, "One thing I did pick up with Ro (Rohit) is that he is a fantastic guy. I mean he's been captaining for ages and he's done really well for Mumbai Indians. Now he also leads India as well. It is that he walks into a place and there's just cameras in it and he's so busy and he hasn't had probably the best couple of seasons of late with the bat but he's done well as a captain. "And I just thought you know when we're speaking with the whole Mumbai Indians group, we thought that maybe this is the opportunity for him to step as a player. We believe he got some great value to add and just go out there and actually enjoy it without the hype of being a captain." He added, "He is still going to captain India so that hype's going be there but when he steps into the IPL maybe just taking that extra bit of pressure off him as a captain an maybe we get the best out of Rohit Sharma. We want to see him playing with a smile on his face, spending a bit of time with his beautiful family." On Hardik filling the big shoes of Rohit -- under whom MI have won five IPL titles (joint-most along with Chennai Super Kings) -- Boucher said, "He is a Mumbai Indians boy. He went to other franchise, won the title in first year, ended up runner-up in his second year. So there's obviously some very good leadership skills as well." With the likes of Rohit, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, etc., Hardik will enjoy a lot of support when he steps on the field as the MI captain in the forthcoming IPL season. It will be interesting to see how he responds to the challenge of replacing Rohit as the captain of a high-profile franchise. He has tasted success as GT skipper, leading them to the IPL title in their maiden season in 2022, however, captaining Mumbai will be a different experience altogether. MI squad for IPL 2024: Ishan Kishan, Vishnu Vinod, Rohit Sharma, Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, N. Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis, Hardik Pandya (c), Romario Shepherd, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Jason Behrendorff, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Anshul Kamboj, Shreyas Gopal.

People in India get emotional but...: MI coach on Hardik replacing Rohit as captain ahead of IPL 2024

The Tata Group will continue to be the title sponsor of India's domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) for next five years starting from 2024 to 2028. The conglomerate paid a record sum of INR 2,500 crore (US $300 million approximately) for the deal - the highest in league history so far. Tata Group was the title sponsor for 2022 and 2023 season as well, replacing 2021 season sponsor Dream 11.

"The collaboration with TATA Group for the title sponsorship of IPL 2024-28 is a significant milestone in IPL's journey," IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal said. "The record-breaking sum of INR 2500 crore by TATA Group is a testament to the immense value and appeal that the IPL holds in the world of sports."

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"This unprecedented amount not only sets a new benchmark in the history of the league but also reaffirms the IPL's position as a premier sporting event with global impact. TATA Group's commitment to cricket and sports is truly commendable, and we look forward to scaling new heights together and providing fans with unparalleled cricketing entertainment," he further added.

Initially, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo had bagged the title sponsorship rights from 2018 to 2022 for a sum of INR 2,199 crore (US$ 280 million approximately at current currency exchange rate). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), parent body of IPL, however, had severed ties with Vivo in 2020 following the political tensions between India and China.

Dream 11 then had replaced Vivo for the 2021 season before the Tata Group came in for a two-year period from 2022-2023.

Apart from the IPL, Tata Group is also the title sponsor of Women's Premier League (WPL) - the sister tournament of IPL - which started in 2023.

The IPL 2024 is set to be played from March 22 to May end and will be followed by T20 World Cup in June.

The Tata Group will continue to be the title sponsor of India's domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) for next five years starting from 2024 to 2028.

The Tata Group will continue to be the title sponsor of India's domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) for next five years starting from 2024 to 2028. The conglomerate paid a record sum of INR 2,500 crore (US $300 million approximately) for the deal - the highest in league history so far. Tata Group was the title sponsor for 2022 and 2023 season as well, replacing 2021 season sponsor Dream 11. "The collaboration with TATA Group for the title sponsorship of IPL 2024-28 is a significant milestone in IPL's journey," IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal said. "The record-breaking sum of INR 2500 crore by TATA Group is a testament to the immense value and appeal that the IPL holds in the world of sports." Also Read: Australia skipper Pat Cummins hopeful of Test bowlers achieving THIS rare feat in second WI Test "This unprecedented amount not only sets a new benchmark in the history of the league but also reaffirms the IPL's position as a premier sporting event with global impact. TATA Group's commitment to cricket and sports is truly commendable, and we look forward to scaling new heights together and providing fans with unparalleled cricketing entertainment," he further added. Initially, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo had bagged the title sponsorship rights from 2018 to 2022 for a sum of INR 2,199 crore (US$ 280 million approximately at current currency exchange rate). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), parent body of IPL, however, had severed ties with Vivo in 2020 following the political tensions between India and China. Dream 11 then had replaced Vivo for the 2021 season before the Tata Group came in for a two-year period from 2022-2023. Apart from the IPL, Tata Group is also the title sponsor of Women's Premier League (WPL) - the sister tournament of IPL - which started in 2023. The IPL 2024 is set to be played from March 22 to May end and will be followed by T20 World Cup in June.

IPL gets record $300 million for title sponsorship rights from Tata Group in five-year deal

India’s middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has successfully undergone groin surgery in Germany. The star batsman, who has been absent from the Indian team since sustaining a groin issue during the South Africa tour took to his X handle on Thursday (Jan 17) to deliver the good news. The surgery took place in Germany as he&nbsp;now targets a return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season from the Mumbai Indians (MI) side.

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"I want to thank everyone for their concerns and well wishes for my health, and I am happy to tell you all that I will be back very soon," Sky wrote on his X handle on Thursday.

With a busy few months to come for the batter where IPL and the T20 World Cup will be at the top of the agenda, Surya’s successful surgery comes as a huge relief for India&nbsp;and MI fans. The 33-year-old has played a crucial role for both MI and Team India in the shortest format and was named ICC’s T20I Player of the Year for 2022. In 60 T20Is he has 2,141 runs and is one of the leading scorers for the nation in the format.

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Surya also has four hundreds in the shortest version, with only Rohit Sharma scoring more tons than him. He played a pivotal role in leading India to the semifinal of the T20 World Cup in 2022 before they lost to England.

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For Mumbai Indians, he remains a gem having scored 3,249 runs in 139 matches with a strike rate of 143. His importance in the team gets highlighted for his&nbsp;leadership quality for which he was rewarded recently. He led the Indian team during the home T20I series against Australia and away in South Africa with Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya unavailable.&nbsp;

While there is no period mentioned for his rehabilitation, it is expected that Surya could make the MI squad for the IPL 2024 in the last week of March. The IPL 2024 will start on March 22 with the schedule yet to be finalised. MI along with Chennai Super Kings will be targeting its record-breaking sixth title this season.

India’s middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has successfully undergone groin surgery in Germany. The star batsman, who has been absent from the Indian team since sustaining a groin issue during the South Africa tour took to his X handle on Thursday (Jan 17) to deliver the good news.

India’s middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has successfully undergone groin surgery in Germany. The star batsman, who has been absent from the Indian team since sustaining a groin issue during the South Africa tour took to his X handle on Thursday (Jan 17) to deliver the good news. The surgery took place in Germany as he now targets a return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season from the Mumbai Indians (MI) side. Surgery done✅ I want to thank everyone for their concerns and well wishes for my health, and I am happy to tell you all that I will be back very soon 💪 pic.twitter.com/fB1faLIiYT — Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 17, 2024 × Suryakumar's surgery "I want to thank everyone for their concerns and well wishes for my health, and I am happy to tell you all that I will be back very soon," Sky wrote on his X handle on Thursday. With a busy few months to come for the batter where IPL and the T20 World Cup will be at the top of the agenda, Surya’s successful surgery comes as a huge relief for India and MI fans. The 33-year-old has played a crucial role for both MI and Team India in the shortest format and was named ICC’s T20I Player of the Year for 2022. In 60 T20Is he has 2,141 runs and is one of the leading scorers for the nation in the format. × Surya also has four hundreds in the shortest version, with only Rohit Sharma scoring more tons than him. He played a pivotal role in leading India to the semifinal of the T20 World Cup in 2022 before they lost to England. ALSO READ | New York’s Eisenhower Park, venue for India-Pakistan game, will not host any matches before T20 World Cup For Mumbai Indians, he remains a gem having scored 3,249 runs in 139 matches with a strike rate of 143. His importance in the team gets highlighted for his leadership quality for which he was rewarded recently. He led the Indian team during the home T20I series against Australia and away in South Africa with Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya unavailable. While there is no period mentioned for his rehabilitation, it is expected that Surya could make the MI squad for the IPL 2024 in the last week of March. The IPL 2024 will start on March 22 with the schedule yet to be finalised. MI along with Chennai Super Kings will be targeting its record-breaking sixth title this season.

IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav undergoes groin surgery in Germany ahead of potential return to Mumbai Indians

Former Australia and Indian Premier League (IPL) player Shaun Marsh has announced his retirement from professional cricket. Marsh, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in Australia's domestic Big Bash League tournament, will end the career after his team's last match of the season. Renegades will play against Sydney Thunder on January 17 in the last regular season match of BBL 2023/24. Marsh follows in the footsteps of his Australian and Melbourne teammate Aaron Finch who also hung up his boots on Saturday (Jan 13).

"I have loved playing for the Renegades, I've met some great people over the last five years and the friendships I've made will last a lifetime," Marsh said as reported by cricket.com.au. "This playing group is special. They've been amazing to me, amazing team-mates and even better friends.

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"Our members and fans are some of the most passionate out there and I'm so thankful for their support over the journey. Stick with us, there's a huge amount of talent in this group and I have no doubt they'll lead this group back to the top.

"To the Renegades' coaches and staff and everyone behind the scenes - thank you for backing me in from the start and over my final years. It's made my job a little easier out in the middle," he added.

The veteran southpaw had already announced his retirement from first-class cricket last year. He played for western Australia in domestic set-up.&nbsp;

Marsh has been one of the best players in the BBL with 2,810 runs to his name in 79 games - the sixth most in the league. Overall, he has scored 7,050 runs in 215 T20 games at a strike rate of 128. The left-hand batter also has two hundreds to his name in T20s.

He also played 10 seasons in the IPL, scoring 2,477 runs in 71 games. The highlight of his IPL career was his maiden season in 2008 where he scored four fifties and a hundred in 11 matches for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).

Former Australia and Indian Premier League (IPL) player Shaun Marsh has announced his retirement from professional cricket. Marsh, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in Australia's domestic Big Bash League tournament, will end the career after his team's last match of the season.

Former Australia and Indian Premier League (IPL) player Shaun Marsh has announced his retirement from professional cricket. Marsh, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in Australia's domestic Big Bash League tournament, will end the career after his team's last match of the season. Renegades will play against Sydney Thunder on January 17 in the last regular season match of BBL 2023/24. Marsh follows in the footsteps of his Australian and Melbourne teammate Aaron Finch who also hung up his boots on Saturday (Jan 13). "I have loved playing for the Renegades, I've met some great people over the last five years and the friendships I've made will last a lifetime," Marsh said as reported by cricket.com.au. "This playing group is special. They've been amazing to me, amazing team-mates and even better friends. Also Read: India, England Tests to be played on 'turner' pitches, says report "Our members and fans are some of the most passionate out there and I'm so thankful for their support over the journey. Stick with us, there's a huge amount of talent in this group and I have no doubt they'll lead this group back to the top. "To the Renegades' coaches and staff and everyone behind the scenes - thank you for backing me in from the start and over my final years. It's made my job a little easier out in the middle," he added. The veteran southpaw had already announced his retirement from first-class cricket last year. He played for western Australia in domestic set-up. Marsh has been one of the best players in the BBL with 2,810 runs to his name in 79 games - the sixth most in the league. Overall, he has scored 7,050 runs in 215 T20 games at a strike rate of 128. The left-hand batter also has two hundreds to his name in T20s. He also played 10 seasons in the IPL, scoring 2,477 runs in 71 games. The highlight of his IPL career was his maiden season in 2008 where he scored four fifties and a hundred in 11 matches for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).

Former IPL star Shaun Marsh announces retirement from professional cricket

Former South Africa all rounder Chris Morris has lauded Australia's Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins getting huge money in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Cummins and Starc were bought for INR 20.5 crore and INR 24.75 crore, respectively at the IPL mini-auction on December 19 last year. While Cummins was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad, Starc landed a spot with Kolkata Knight Riders after intense bidding.&nbsp;

Morris himself was once the most expensive player in the IPL when he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 16.75 crore ahead of the 2021 season. Reacting to Australian duo's big money, the former Protea said the 'excellent achievement' brings additional pressure as well.

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"It is excellent. The bidding is out of our control. If you compare cricket with what other sports are paying, it is great that the best players in the world are being paid the highest. It is an excellent achievement but also brings additional pressure. But they (Cummins and Starc) can handle that pressure, that is why they were bought for so much money. They are performing really well right now and are red-hot," Morris told news agency ANI.

Between Cummins and Starc, the latter is making a comeback to the cash-rich league after eight years. Starc had last played in the IPL in 2014 and 2015 for Royals Challengers Bangalore - his only two seasons in the T20 league. Talking about the numbers, Starc has played 27 matches in his two IPL seasons - taking 34 wickets with 4/15 being his best performance in an innings.

As for Cummins, the Aussie skipper is playing regularly in the league since 2020 and had played in 2014, 2015 and 2017 as well. Cummins has played 42 IPL games so far and has taken 45 wickets with 4/34 being his best.

Former South Africa all rounder Chris Morris has lauded Australia's Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins getting huge money in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

Former South Africa all rounder Chris Morris has lauded Australia's Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins getting huge money in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Cummins and Starc were bought for INR 20.5 crore and INR 24.75 crore, respectively at the IPL mini-auction on December 19 last year. While Cummins was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad, Starc landed a spot with Kolkata Knight Riders after intense bidding. Morris himself was once the most expensive player in the IPL when he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 16.75 crore ahead of the 2021 season. Reacting to Australian duo's big money, the former Protea said the 'excellent achievement' brings additional pressure as well. Also Read: Retired Australia Test opener David Warner TEASES replacement Steve Smith during BBL match | WATCH VIDEO "It is excellent. The bidding is out of our control. If you compare cricket with what other sports are paying, it is great that the best players in the world are being paid the highest. It is an excellent achievement but also brings additional pressure. But they (Cummins and Starc) can handle that pressure, that is why they were bought for so much money. They are performing really well right now and are red-hot," Morris told news agency ANI. Between Cummins and Starc, the latter is making a comeback to the cash-rich league after eight years. Starc had last played in the IPL in 2014 and 2015 for Royals Challengers Bangalore - his only two seasons in the T20 league. Talking about the numbers, Starc has played 27 matches in his two IPL seasons - taking 34 wickets with 4/15 being his best performance in an innings. As for Cummins, the Aussie skipper is playing regularly in the league since 2020 and had played in 2014, 2015 and 2017 as well. Cummins has played 42 IPL games so far and has taken 45 wickets with 4/34 being his best.

Former SA all-rounder, once most expensive IPL buy, opines on Cummins and Starc’s big money in auction

With little over two months to go before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the excitement is growing for the fans as they await to mark their calendars. The IPL 2024 will kick start on March 22 as announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah during the auctions in December last year. However, there is still no clarity on the schedule while the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season itinerary also hangs in balance.

<h2>When will the IPL 2024 start?</h2>

Unlike any other year, the IPL schedule this time will hinge on the dates of the general elections to be held in&nbsp;India.&nbsp;The Election Commission of India will likely announce the plans for the elections in the first or second week of February which could decide the&nbsp;schedule of the mega tournament.

It is&nbsp;likely that the IPL 2024 schedule could be released in the second or third week of February. According to close reports, the IPL commission plans to announce the schedule on Monday (Feb 12) if the dates for elections are released.

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The IPL schedule&nbsp;would need&nbsp;major changes during the general election as the games will be&nbsp;scheduled according to the resources provided by the state governments. IPL matches need heavy security which results in workload management of the police force. State governments have previously refused to provide required security during elections, which has either seen the matches move to other venues or delayed.

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<h2>What was the IPL schedule in election years?</h2>

In 2009, then-IPL chief Lalit Modi intended to hold the entire IPL in India despite the nation going for elections. The schedule for the tournament was revised multiple times to balance the security workforce. However, the majority of state governments refused to cooperate with the mega-rich league. As a result, the entire 2009 IPL was played in South Africa, despite the winter season in the Rainbow Nation.

In 2014, IPL again faced scheduling issues and the commission submitted the plans to hold the tournament. The Centre&nbsp;refused to cooperate entirely but did provide security for matches after the elections were held in certain states. As a result, the first half of the IPL 2014 was played in UAE while the latter half was played in India.

The IPL commission did succeed in finding a perfect formula for hosting the 2019 tournament in India despite the elections. The schedule was prepared according to the&nbsp;election plans in the states, that is, matches were either held before or after the elections were held. This helped in reducing the load on the security workforce in the states.

With little over two months to go before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the excitement is growing for the fans as they await to mark their calendars.

With little over two months to go before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the excitement is growing for the fans as they await to mark their calendars. The IPL 2024 will kick start on March 22 as announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah during the auctions in December last year. However, there is still no clarity on the schedule while the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season itinerary also hangs in balance. When will the IPL 2024 start? Unlike any other year, the IPL schedule this time will hinge on the dates of the general elections to be held in India. The Election Commission of India will likely announce the plans for the elections in the first or second week of February which could decide the schedule of the mega tournament. It is likely that the IPL 2024 schedule could be released in the second or third week of February. According to close reports, the IPL commission plans to announce the schedule on Monday (Feb 12) if the dates for elections are released. The IPL schedule would need major changes during the general election as the games will be scheduled according to the resources provided by the state governments. IPL matches need heavy security which results in workload management of the police force. State governments have previously refused to provide required security during elections, which has either seen the matches move to other venues or delayed. ALSO READ | ‘If Rohit, Kohli have ordinary IPL…’: Gavaskar on India's possible T20 WC squad, makes BOLD suggestion What was the IPL schedule in election years? In 2009, then-IPL chief Lalit Modi intended to hold the entire IPL in India despite the nation going for elections. The schedule for the tournament was revised multiple times to balance the security workforce. However, the majority of state governments refused to cooperate with the mega-rich league. As a result, the entire 2009 IPL was played in South Africa, despite the winter season in the Rainbow Nation. In 2014, IPL again faced scheduling issues and the commission submitted the plans to hold the tournament. The Centre refused to cooperate entirely but did provide security for matches after the elections were held in certain states. As a result, the first half of the IPL 2014 was played in UAE while the latter half was played in India. The IPL commission did succeed in finding a perfect formula for hosting the 2019 tournament in India despite the elections. The schedule was prepared according to the election plans in the states, that is, matches were either held before or after the elections were held. This helped in reducing the load on the security workforce in the states.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is already one of the most followed, popular and revenue-generating&nbsp;sporting leagues worldwide. With its foothold in the Indian and Southeast Asian region,&nbsp; IPL is now going towards Europe, with its franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) showing keen interest in buying stakes in English County side Hampshire, per the latest reports.

The Telegraph reported that the GMR group - the co-owners of the Delhi Capitals, is in talks with Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove, who holds the majority share in the club, over buying shares and selling the club.

"Hampshire County Cricket Club's majority shareholder is in advanced talks to sell his stake to the part-owners of Indian Premier League team Delhi Capitals," The Telegraph report said.&nbsp;

The report also said that if this deal is agreed on, it will make Hampshire the first English County side owned by an overseas franchise. Outside of the usual thought-of benefits, an IPL franchise trying to put a foothold in the English game is the biggest plus of this deal.

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Per the report, with The Hundred,&nbsp;the franchise-based 100-ball tournament in England gaining popularity, this deal could give a ‘first-mover advantage’. Such a development comes on the back of reports suggesting that the ECB is exploring opening up 50 per cent stakes in several Hundred teams, giving host counties the option to sell their shares.

Meanwhile, Bransgrove relinquished his post as chairman last year after being in charge of the club for nearly two decades (23 years), continuing to hold a 60 per cent stake in Hampshire.&nbsp;

With Hampshire being one of the three Counties besides Northamptonshire and Durham - not member-owned, Bransgrove has a choice of selling stakes ‘without fan input’.

Bransgrove is also credited for developing the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, which, for the first time, will host an Ashes Test in 2027.

<h2>Little history</h2>

Even in the past, Hampshire associated itself with Rajasthan Royals (an IPL franchise) from 2010 to 2013, with their T20 team being called Hampshire Royals.

The GMR group owns 50 per cent stakes in Delhi Capitals in the IPL and the Women’s Premier League (WPL). GMR also owns Dubai Capitals in the UAE’s ILT20 and has shares in the USA’s Major League Cricket team, Seattle Orcas.&nbsp; 
Meanwhile, IPL 2024 will begin in mid-March and will run till May end.&nbsp;

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is already one of the most followed, popular and revenue-generating sporting leagues worldwide. With its foothold in the Indian and Southeast Asian region, IPL is now going towards Europe, with its franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) showing keen interest in buying stakes in English County side Hampshire, per the latest reports.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is already one of the most followed, popular and revenue-generating sporting leagues worldwide. With its foothold in the Indian and Southeast Asian region, IPL is now going towards Europe, with its franchise Delhi Capitals (DC) showing keen interest in buying stakes in English County side Hampshire, per the latest reports. The Telegraph reported that the GMR group - the co-owners of the Delhi Capitals, is in talks with Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove, who holds the majority share in the club, over buying shares and selling the club. "Hampshire County Cricket Club's majority shareholder is in advanced talks to sell his stake to the part-owners of Indian Premier League team Delhi Capitals," The Telegraph report said. The report also said that if this deal is agreed on, it will make Hampshire the first English County side owned by an overseas franchise. Outside of the usual thought-of benefits, an IPL franchise trying to put a foothold in the English game is the biggest plus of this deal. ALSO READ: Matt Renshaw ready to play waiting game after Test recall for West Indies series Per the report, with The Hundred, the franchise-based 100-ball tournament in England gaining popularity, this deal could give a ‘first-mover advantage’. Such a development comes on the back of reports suggesting that the ECB is exploring opening up 50 per cent stakes in several Hundred teams, giving host counties the option to sell their shares. Meanwhile, Bransgrove relinquished his post as chairman last year after being in charge of the club for nearly two decades (23 years), continuing to hold a 60 per cent stake in Hampshire. With Hampshire being one of the three Counties besides Northamptonshire and Durham - not member-owned, Bransgrove has a choice of selling stakes ‘without fan input’. Bransgrove is also credited for developing the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, which, for the first time, will host an Ashes Test in 2027. Little history Even in the past, Hampshire associated itself with Rajasthan Royals (an IPL franchise) from 2010 to 2013, with their T20 team being called Hampshire Royals. The GMR group owns 50 per cent stakes in Delhi Capitals in the IPL and the Women’s Premier League (WPL). GMR also owns Dubai Capitals in the UAE’s ILT20 and has shares in the USA’s Major League Cricket team, Seattle Orcas. Meanwhile, IPL 2024 will begin in mid-March and will run till May end.

IPL goes abroad! Top franchise keen on buying shares in County side Hampshire – Reports

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar opened up on India's possible 2024 T20 World Cup squad after the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both Rohit and Kohli have returned to the T20I setup, after the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, for the Men in Blue's final series in the run-up to this year's T20 WC in West Indies and USA, slated to be held in June.&nbsp;

With Rohit and Kohli's return, it is highly likely that now the duo will take part in the mega event in mid-2024. Gavaskar feels the form of the T20 WC-bound players will be closely monitored during IPL 2024. He stated that if Rohit and Kohli perform even in five out of the 14 matches, minimum for all franchises, in IPL 2024, it can lead to their selection in the T20 WC squad.&nbsp;

"I feel the IPL form will be crucial because that will be the current form. The Afghanistan series is in January. The World Cup is in June. So whoever has good form in March, April and May should be given consideration first, that performance should be given consideration. Along with that, I will also say that even if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have an ordinary IPL, but they score runs there, you cannot score runs in every match, but suppose they make good contributions in five out of 14 matches, you will have to take advantage of their experience, and you can probably pick them in the team," Gavaskar told Star Sports.

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<h2>'If Rohit&nbsp;and Virat are in the dugout, imagine&nbsp;the team's confidence'</h2>

Interestingly, Gavaskar went ahead and made a bold suggestion. He claimed that if the BCCI selectors do not include Rohit and Kohli in the T20 WC squad, they can still be part of the Indian dugout which will boost the team's confidence.&nbsp;"I will also say that, it's an out-of-the-box suggestion, you can take them along with the team as well, if you cannot pick them in the 14 (15), because of their experience. If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in the dugout, imagine what will be the team's confidence," Gavaskar added.

At present, Rohit-led India is gearing up for the three-match T20I series opener versus Afghanistan on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali. Kohli has opted out of the first game due to personal reasons. He is expected to return for the final two T20Is.

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar opened up on India's possible 2024 T20 World Cup squad after the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both Rohit and Kohli have returned to the T20I setup, after the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, for the Men in Blue's final series in the run-up to this year's T20 WC in West Indies and USA, slated to be held in June.

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar opened up on India's possible 2024 T20 World Cup squad after the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both Rohit and Kohli have returned to the T20I setup, after the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, for the Men in Blue's final series in the run-up to this year's T20 WC in West Indies and USA, slated to be held in June. With Rohit and Kohli's return, it is highly likely that now the duo will take part in the mega event in mid-2024. Gavaskar feels the form of the T20 WC-bound players will be closely monitored during IPL 2024. He stated that if Rohit and Kohli perform even in five out of the 14 matches, minimum for all franchises, in IPL 2024, it can lead to their selection in the T20 WC squad. "I feel the IPL form will be crucial because that will be the current form. The Afghanistan series is in January. The World Cup is in June. So whoever has good form in March, April and May should be given consideration first, that performance should be given consideration. Along with that, I will also say that even if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have an ordinary IPL, but they score runs there, you cannot score runs in every match, but suppose they make good contributions in five out of 14 matches, you will have to take advantage of their experience, and you can probably pick them in the team," Gavaskar told Star Sports. Also read: Ind vs Afg: Rohit Sharma still has intensity and aggression to lead India to WC title - Former Indian stumper 'If Rohit and Virat are in the dugout, imagine the team's confidence' Interestingly, Gavaskar went ahead and made a bold suggestion. He claimed that if the BCCI selectors do not include Rohit and Kohli in the T20 WC squad, they can still be part of the Indian dugout which will boost the team's confidence. "I will also say that, it's an out-of-the-box suggestion, you can take them along with the team as well, if you cannot pick them in the 14 (15), because of their experience. If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in the dugout, imagine what will be the team's confidence," Gavaskar added. At present, Rohit-led India is gearing up for the three-match T20I series opener versus Afghanistan on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali. Kohli has opted out of the first game due to personal reasons. He is expected to return for the final two T20Is.

‘If Rohit, Kohli have ordinary IPL…’: Gavaskar on India's possible T20 WC squad, makes BOLD suggestion

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said that veteran MS Dhoni does not tell the team about his future. The CEO was speaking to reporters at Junior CSK event in Chennai and also said that Dhoni will answer about his future directly to people.

“That I do not know," Viswanathan said when asked if this is going to be the last season for Dhoni in the IPL.

"See, as far as the captain is concerned, he will answer you directly. He does not tell us what he is going to do,” he further said.

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Dhoni had guided CSK to their fifth IPL title in 2023 season and bring them at par with Mumbai Indians for the most IPL titles. He was asked about his retirement plans after winning the 2023 IPL final presentation ceremony to which he had said: "It would take 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side. It’s not easy for me, but the way they have shown their love and affection, that’s something that I need to do," Captain MS said when asked about his retirement plans."

The CSK skipper had suffered a knee injury towards the end of the 2023 season and was seen wrapping the knee with lot of bandages.

Dhoni underwent the surgery post IPL and the CSK CEO had an update about his fitness: “He is doing well now. He has started his rehab. He started working in the gym. And, probably in another 10 days he’ll start working in the nets also.”

The CEO also gave an update about when will the training camp be organised: &nbsp;“We are planning for a camp somewhere by the first week of March. The IPL season is likely to start by 22nd of March. So, we will have our first camp by the first week in Chennai,” he said. 
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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said that veteran MS Dhoni does not tell the team about his future. The CEO was speaking to reporters at Junior CSK event in Chennai and also said that Dhoni will answer about his future directly to people.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said that veteran MS Dhoni does not tell the team about his future. The CEO was speaking to reporters at Junior CSK event in Chennai and also said that Dhoni will answer about his future directly to people. “That I do not know," Viswanathan said when asked if this is going to be the last season for Dhoni in the IPL. "See, as far as the captain is concerned, he will answer you directly. He does not tell us what he is going to do,” he further said. Also Read: Pittsburgh Steelers damage Cincinnati Bengals' post-season hopes with dominating win Dhoni had guided CSK to their fifth IPL title in 2023 season and bring them at par with Mumbai Indians for the most IPL titles. He was asked about his retirement plans after winning the 2023 IPL final presentation ceremony to which he had said: "It would take 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side. It’s not easy for me, but the way they have shown their love and affection, that’s something that I need to do," Captain MS said when asked about his retirement plans." The CSK skipper had suffered a knee injury towards the end of the 2023 season and was seen wrapping the knee with lot of bandages. Dhoni underwent the surgery post IPL and the CSK CEO had an update about his fitness: “He is doing well now. He has started his rehab. He started working in the gym. And, probably in another 10 days he’ll start working in the nets also.” The CEO also gave an update about when will the training camp be organised: “We are planning for a camp somewhere by the first week of March. The IPL season is likely to start by 22nd of March. So, we will have our first camp by the first week in Chennai,” he said.

'He doesn't...,' CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan offers update on MS Dhoni's IPL retirement plans

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya could miss the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan as the Men in Blue prepare for their first limited-overs outing of 2024. Hardik's chances of playing in the latest Indian Premier League (IPL) season also seems to be in doldrums&nbsp;due the&nbsp;ankle injury he suffered&nbsp;during the ODI World Cup contest against Bangladesh. If the news is confirmed, it could be a big jolt for Mumbai Indians, who recently announced Hardik as their new captain of the mega-rich tournament.

<h2>Hardik to miss Afghanistan series?</h2>

According to a report by PTI&nbsp;on Saturday (Dec 23), Hardik is all but done for the Afghanistan T20I series, where he was expected to lead the side. It is reported that he won’t be 100 percent fit for the series and selectors are likely to give the captaincy&nbsp;to Suryakumar Yadav for the three-match series which starts on 11 January 2024.

However, with Suryakumar also injured during the South Africa series, the management might turn to Jasprit Bumrah (if available) or Shubman Gill to lead the side in absence of the senior members like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

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Hardik got injured while&nbsp;bowling against Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup contest in Pune on October 19. This forced him to miss the rest of the tournament with Prasidh Krishna being called on as a replacement.

The injury was also a blessing in disguise for India as it prompted team management to include Mohammed Shami in the Playing XI, having missed all four matches before Pandya’s injury. Shami would later scalp 24 wickets in the tournament, the most by any bowler despite missing the first four matches of the ODI World Cup.

According to medical reports, the series on home turf comes early for the all-rounder who has enjoyed a stellar revival with the Indian side in the last 20 months. While Rohit still remains India’s permanent captain across all formats, he has not played in the T20Is for India since November 2022 when the Men in Blue&nbsp;lost the T20 World Cup semifinal to England.

Hardik is regarded as the next potential captain of the Indian team in the T20I format&nbsp;and will now look to step up his recovery with an eye on the IPL 2024 season with the Mumbai Indians.

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya could miss the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan as the Men in Blue prepare for their first limited-overs outing of 2024.

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya could miss the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan as the Men in Blue prepare for their first limited-overs outing of 2024. Hardik's chances of playing in the latest Indian Premier League (IPL) season also seems to be in doldrums due the ankle injury he suffered during the ODI World Cup contest against Bangladesh. If the news is confirmed, it could be a big jolt for Mumbai Indians, who recently announced Hardik as their new captain of the mega-rich tournament. Hardik to miss Afghanistan series? According to a report by PTI on Saturday (Dec 23), Hardik is all but done for the Afghanistan T20I series, where he was expected to lead the side. It is reported that he won’t be 100 percent fit for the series and selectors are likely to give the captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav for the three-match series which starts on 11 January 2024. However, with Suryakumar also injured during the South Africa series, the management might turn to Jasprit Bumrah (if available) or Shubman Gill to lead the side in absence of the senior members like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. ALSO READ | Bangladesh bowl out Kiwis for 98 runs in third ODI for maiden win in New Zealand Hardik got injured while bowling against Bangladesh in the ODI World Cup contest in Pune on October 19. This forced him to miss the rest of the tournament with Prasidh Krishna being called on as a replacement. The injury was also a blessing in disguise for India as it prompted team management to include Mohammed Shami in the Playing XI, having missed all four matches before Pandya’s injury. Shami would later scalp 24 wickets in the tournament, the most by any bowler despite missing the first four matches of the ODI World Cup. According to medical reports, the series on home turf comes early for the all-rounder who has enjoyed a stellar revival with the Indian side in the last 20 months. While Rohit still remains India’s permanent captain across all formats, he has not played in the T20Is for India since November 2022 when the Men in Blue lost the T20 World Cup semifinal to England. Hardik is regarded as the next potential captain of the Indian team in the T20I format and will now look to step up his recovery with an eye on the IPL 2024 season with the Mumbai Indians.

Hardik Pandya likely to miss Afghanistan series in Jan due to ankle strain; doubtful for Mumbai Indians in IPL

The IPL auction, a rollercoaster of cricketing extravaganza took place earlier this week, where franchises once again raised the stakes and splurged on global cricketing stars.

IPL Auction sparks pay disparity debate

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) legend took a dig at Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Sam Curran terming him overpaid. De Villiers speaking on his YouTube channel on Thursday (Dec 21) rated the English all-rounder as overpaid while the teams now prepare for a fresh challenge in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the upcoming season. The auctions for the 2024 season were recently held as Curran’s record for being the most expensive player in the IPL was smashed with the sale of Pat Cummins and then Mitchell Starc.

<h2>Curran Overpaid?</h2>

“I don’t like to be controversial. But, in my opinion, he’s been overpaid for quite a few years now. He’s not a bad player; I like him. He’s had a fantastic World Cup, but that’s quite a few years back. I don’t think he’s had a very good IPL recently. Also, for England, he hasn’t played exceptionally well,” De Villiers said while speaking on his channel.

Sam Curran was the most expensive player in the history of the IPL until last Monday with a price tag of INR 18.50 crore in 2022 auctions. However, that record was breached, not once but twice as Pat Cummins (INR 20.50 crore) and Mitchell Starc (INR 24.75 crore) became the most expensive purchases in the history of the tournament. Starc was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) while Cummins was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

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The Proteas legend though did term Curran as world-class and showed faith in him. According to De Villiers, Curran can turn things around despite having a decent first season with the PBKS. He was the biggest purchase in the 2022 auctions after leading England to their second T20 World Cup title in Australia where he was named Player of the Tournament.

“He can turn things around like most world-class players can. Nothing against Sam Curran. I still think he’s a wonderful player. I just think he’s been overpaid for a few years. Maybe it would have been a good move for them to let him go to open up some funds to buy different players,” De Villiers added.

With the conclusion of the auctions for IPL 2024, the attention now shifts to the on-field battle with the IPL 2024 season set to kick off on March 22 after the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season concludes.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) legend took a dig at Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Sam Curran terming him overpaid. De Villiers speaking on his YouTube channel on Thursday (Dec 21) rated the English all-rounder as overpaid while the teams now prepare for a fresh challenge in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the upcoming season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) legend took a dig at Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Sam Curran terming him overpaid. De Villiers speaking on his YouTube channel on Thursday (Dec 21) rated the English all-rounder as overpaid while the teams now prepare for a fresh challenge in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the upcoming season. The auctions for the 2024 season were recently held as Curran’s record for being the most expensive player in the IPL was smashed with the sale of Pat Cummins and then Mitchell Starc. Curran Overpaid? “I don’t like to be controversial. But, in my opinion, he’s been overpaid for quite a few years now. He’s not a bad player; I like him. He’s had a fantastic World Cup, but that’s quite a few years back. I don’t think he’s had a very good IPL recently. Also, for England, he hasn’t played exceptionally well,” De Villiers said while speaking on his channel. Sam Curran was the most expensive player in the history of the IPL until last Monday with a price tag of INR 18.50 crore in 2022 auctions. However, that record was breached, not once but twice as Pat Cummins (INR 20.50 crore) and Mitchell Starc (INR 24.75 crore) became the most expensive purchases in the history of the tournament. Starc was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) while Cummins was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). ALSO READ | BBL: Sydney Sixers' Tom Curran faces four-match ban for umpire intimidation, club to lodge appeal The Proteas legend though did term Curran as world-class and showed faith in him. According to De Villiers, Curran can turn things around despite having a decent first season with the PBKS. He was the biggest purchase in the 2022 auctions after leading England to their second T20 World Cup title in Australia where he was named Player of the Tournament. “He can turn things around like most world-class players can. Nothing against Sam Curran. I still think he’s a wonderful player. I just think he’s been overpaid for a few years. Maybe it would have been a good move for them to let him go to open up some funds to buy different players,” De Villiers added. With the conclusion of the auctions for IPL 2024, the attention now shifts to the on-field battle with the IPL 2024 season set to kick off on March 22 after the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season concludes.

IPL 2024: RCB legend AB de Villiers takes dig at Sam Curran, rates PBKS all-rounder as 'overpaid'

The IPL 2024 auction was held in Dubai on Dec 19. It was the first time that an IPL auction was held outside India. The mega affair was a successful event with Mitchell Starc (INR 24.75 crore) and Pat Cummins (INR 20.50 crore) ending as the two most expensive buys.

Most Expensive Indians in IPL 2024 auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 saw drama being unfolded when Punjab Kings decided they didn't want a player after buying him. The incident involved an uncapped Indian cricketer named Shashank Singh. The IPL franchise, however, issued a clarification that the player was always in the plans and the cricketer has now reacted to it.

"It's All Cool ... Thank you for Trusting on me!!!!", wrote the 32-year-old batter from Chhattisgarh on his social media handle X. Have a look at the video below:

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The drama started because there were two players with the same name: a 32-year-old batter and a 19-year-old player from Bengal. After the hammer went down on Shashank for a base price of INR 20 lakh, the Kings' table moved to the next player, Tanay Thyagarajan, whom they bought as well. Kings co-owner Ness Wadia then tried to inform the auctioneer, Mallika Sagar about the wrong player matter, but the request was turned down.

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Later, Punjab Kings confirmed that they bought the right player. They also issued a statement which read: "Official Update Punjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him on board and see him contribute to our success."

The player they bought has been with multiple IPL teams and played for SunRisers Hyderabad in the last season. Punjab Kings&nbsp;bought a total of eight players with their biggest buy being Harshal Patel for INR 11.75 crore.

Punjab Kings Full Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw. &nbsp;

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 saw drama being unfolded when Punjab Kings decided they didn't want a player after buying him. The incident involved an uncapped Indian cricketer named Shashank Singh.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 saw drama being unfolded when Punjab Kings decided they didn't want a player after buying him. The incident involved an uncapped Indian cricketer named Shashank Singh. The IPL franchise, however, issued a clarification that the player was always in the plans and the cricketer has now reacted to it. "It's All Cool ... Thank you for Trusting on me!!!!", wrote the 32-year-old batter from Chhattisgarh on his social media handle X. Have a look at the video below: It’s All Cool … Thank you for Trusting on me!!!! https://t.co/Gs9hOnRspa — shashank singh (@shashank2191) December 20, 2023 × The drama started because there were two players with the same name: a 32-year-old batter and a 19-year-old player from Bengal. After the hammer went down on Shashank for a base price of INR 20 lakh, the Kings' table moved to the next player, Tanay Thyagarajan, whom they bought as well. Kings co-owner Ness Wadia then tried to inform the auctioneer, Mallika Sagar about the wrong player matter, but the request was turned down. Also Read: England coach Matthew Mott happy with Phil Salt-Jos Buttler opening pair for T20 World Cup Later, Punjab Kings confirmed that they bought the right player. They also issued a statement which read: "Official Update Punjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him on board and see him contribute to our success." The player they bought has been with multiple IPL teams and played for SunRisers Hyderabad in the last season. Punjab Kings bought a total of eight players with their biggest buy being Harshal Patel for INR 11.75 crore. Punjab Kings Full Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.

IPL 2024 Auction: Shashank Singh, bought by Punjab Kings, reacts to confusion

IPL 2024 Auction India Time: The mini-auction for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to occur in Dubai on 19 December 2023. It is a historic move as it will be the first time the auction is conducted abroad. The auction has attracted 1166 player registrations, competing for 77 slots, from which 30 are designated for overseas players. The total spending limit for the 10 IPL teams is 31.5 million (₹ 262.95 crore).&nbsp;

The ace players of Australia's World Cup victory, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, are poised to participate in the auction establishing their base price at 2 million. (₹2 crore) each. New Zealand's promising all-rounder, Rachin Ravindra, who showcased impressive performances in the 2023 World Cup will be up for bidding with a base price of 5 million (₹50 lakh).

&nbsp;The league witnessed a momentous transfer with the return of Hardik Pandya to Mumbai India. Pandya, who previously captained Gujarat Titans to victory in IPL 2022 and guided them to the final in 2023 made this significant move. 
In addition, Mumbai Indians executed a trade involving Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, sending him to Royal Challengers Bangalore. On the deadline day of November 26, the teams collectively retained 173 players.

<h2>IPL 2024 Auction Date: Mini Auction, Dates, Venue And All You Need To Know</h2>

IPL 2024 Mega Auction to be held in Dubai on 19 December 2023. IPL Auction 2024 will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.

<h2>IPL Auction 2024 Live streaming: Where to watch&nbsp;</h2>

IPL Auction 2024 will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.

<h2>When will the IPL 2022 mini-auction start? Date</h2>

IPL 2024 mini Auction to be held in Dubai, on 19 December 2023.

<h2>What time will the IPL 2022 Auction begin? India Time</h2>

The IPL auction 2024 will start at 1:00 pm&nbsp;IST&nbsp;

Here is the complete list of retained players:

CSK Retained Players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande

DC Retained Players: Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, David Warner, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi, Mitchell Marsh, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull

GT Retained Players: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman&nbsp;Saha

KKR Retained Players: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz,&nbsp;Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer

LSG Retained Players: Amit Mishra, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal (T), K. Gowtham, KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Naveen Ul Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Charak

MI Retained Players: Akash Madhwal, Arjun &nbsp;Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (T), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod

PBKS Retained Players: Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Harpreet &nbsp;Brar, Harpreet Bhatia, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan, Shivam &nbsp;Singh, Sikandar Raza, Vidwath Kaverappa 
 
RR Retained Players: Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan (T), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep &nbsp;Sen, Kunal Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, R. Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal 
 
RCB&nbsp;Retained Players: Akash &nbsp;Deep, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh &nbsp;Karthik, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (T), Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Will Jacks 
 
SRH Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir &nbsp;Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar

(With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024 Auction India Time: The mini-auction for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to occur in Dubai on 19 December 2023. It is a historic move as it will be the first time the auction is conducted abroad.

IPL 2024 Auction India Time: The mini-auction for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to occur in Dubai on 19 December 2023. It is a historic move as it will be the first time the auction is conducted abroad. The auction has attracted 1166 player registrations, competing for 77 slots, from which 30 are designated for overseas players. The total spending limit for the 10 IPL teams is 31.5 million (₹ 262.95 crore). The ace players of Australia's World Cup victory, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, are poised to participate in the auction establishing their base price at 2 million. (₹2 crore) each. New Zealand's promising all-rounder, Rachin Ravindra, who showcased impressive performances in the 2023 World Cup will be up for bidding with a base price of 5 million (₹50 lakh). The league witnessed a momentous transfer with the return of Hardik Pandya to Mumbai India. Pandya, who previously captained Gujarat Titans to victory in IPL 2022 and guided them to the final in 2023 made this significant move. In addition, Mumbai Indians executed a trade involving Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, sending him to Royal Challengers Bangalore. On the deadline day of November 26, the teams collectively retained 173 players. IPL 2024 Auction Date: Mini Auction, Dates, Venue And All You Need To Know IPL 2024 Mega Auction to be held in Dubai on 19 December 2023. IPL Auction 2024 will be telecast on the Star Sports Network. IPL Auction 2024 Live streaming: Where to watch IPL Auction 2024 will be telecast on the Star Sports Network. When will the IPL 2022 mini-auction start? Date IPL 2024 mini Auction to be held in Dubai, on 19 December 2023. What time will the IPL 2022 Auction begin? India Time The IPL auction 2024 will start at 1:00 pm IST Here is the complete list of retained players: CSK Retained Players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande DC Retained Players: Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, David Warner, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi, Mitchell Marsh, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull GT Retained Players: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha KKR Retained Players: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer LSG Retained Players: Amit Mishra, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal (T), K. Gowtham, KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Naveen Ul Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Charak MI Retained Players: Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (T), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod PBKS Retained Players: Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Bhatia, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Vidwath Kaverappa RR Retained Players: Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan (T), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Sen, Kunal Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, R. Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal RCB Retained Players: Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (T), Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Will Jacks SRH Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024 Auction Time: Check mini auction date, venue, live streaming app, available slots, retained players

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction is set to be held in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). Over the years, the IPL auction proceedings have made heads turn with marquee as well as uncapped players going under the hammer and earning big bucks.&nbsp;Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, here is a list of most expensive players in each auction -&nbsp;

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			<td>2008</td>
			<td>MS Dhoni</td>
			<td>INR 9.5 crore (95 million)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2009</td>
			<td>Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff</td>
			<td>INR 9.8 crore each (98 mn)</td>
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			<td>2010</td>
			<td>Shane Bond, Kieron Pollard</td>
			<td>INR 4.8 crore each (48 mn)</td>
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			<td>2011</td>
			<td>Gautam Gambhir</td>
			<td>INR 14.9 crore (149 mn)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2012</td>
			<td>Ravindra Jadeja</td>
			<td>INR 12.8 crore (128 mn)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2013</td>
			<td>Glenn Maxwell</td>
			<td>INR 6.3 crore (63 mn)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2014</td>
			<td>Yuvraj Singh</td>
			<td>INR 14 crore (140 mn)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2015</td>
			<td>Yuvraj Singh</td>
			<td>INR 16 crore (160 mn)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2016</td>
			<td>Shane Watson</td>
			<td>INR 9.5 crore (95 mn)</td>
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			<td>2017</td>
			<td>Ben Stokes</td>
			<td>INR 14.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2018</td>
			<td>Ben Stokes</td>
			<td>INR 14.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>2019</td>
			<td>Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Chakravarthy</td>
			<td>INR 8.4 crore (84 mn)</td>
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			<td>2020</td>
			<td>Pat Cummins</td>
			<td>INR 15.5 crore (150 mn)</td>
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			<td>Chris Morris</td>
			<td>INR 16.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
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			<td>Ishan Kishan</td>
			<td>INR 15.25 crore (152.5 mn)</td>
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			<td>Sam Curran</td>
			<td>INR 18.25 crore (182.5 mn)</td>
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The list comprises the likes of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen, Gautam Gambhir, Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuvraj Singh, Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins, etc. In the last auction, England all-rounder Sam Curran broke all records to become the most-expensive player in IPL history.

This time, there are quite a few marquee players such as Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and others in the mix. Even some known faces in Indian cricket such as Shardul Thakur, Manish Pandey and uncapped Shahrukh Khan will be up for grabs. Thus, &nbsp;it will be interesting to see who will be the most-expensive player in this year's auction proceedings and whether he will surpass Curran's magical number.

There are as many as 332 players in the auction roster. Three players withdrew from the roster and two new names have been added to the original list of 333 players. Mallika Sagar will be IPL 2024's auctioneer, the first to be conducting the prestigious event in the cash-rich league's history.&nbsp;

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction is set to be held in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). Over the years, the IPL auction proceedings have made heads turn with marquee as well as uncapped players going under the hammer and earning big bucks.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction is set to be held in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). Over the years, the IPL auction proceedings have made heads turn with marquee as well as uncapped players going under the hammer and earning big bucks. Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, here is a list of most expensive players in each auction - Year Players Price 2008 MS Dhoni INR 9.5 crore (95 million) 2009 Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff INR 9.8 crore each (98 mn) 2010 Shane Bond, Kieron Pollard INR 4.8 crore each (48 mn) 2011 Gautam Gambhir INR 14.9 crore (149 mn) 2012 Ravindra Jadeja INR 12.8 crore (128 mn) 2013 Glenn Maxwell INR 6.3 crore (63 mn) 2014 Yuvraj Singh INR 14 crore (140 mn) 2015 Yuvraj Singh INR 16 crore (160 mn) 2016 Shane Watson INR 9.5 crore (95 mn) 2017 Ben Stokes INR 14.5 crore (145 mn) 2018 Ben Stokes INR 14.5 crore (145 mn) 2019 Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Chakravarthy INR 8.4 crore (84 mn) 2020 Pat Cummins INR 15.5 crore (150 mn) 2021 Chris Morris INR 16.5 crore (145 mn) 2022 Ishan Kishan INR 15.25 crore (152.5 mn) 2023 Sam Curran INR 18.25 crore (182.5 mn) Also read: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant's presence confirmed at IPL 2024 auction in Dubai The list comprises the likes of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen, Gautam Gambhir, Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuvraj Singh, Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins, etc. In the last auction, England all-rounder Sam Curran broke all records to become the most-expensive player in IPL history. This time, there are quite a few marquee players such as Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and others in the mix. Even some known faces in Indian cricket such as Shardul Thakur, Manish Pandey and uncapped Shahrukh Khan will be up for grabs. Thus, it will be interesting to see who will be the most-expensive player in this year's auction proceedings and whether he will surpass Curran's magical number. There are as many as 332 players in the auction roster. Three players withdrew from the roster and two new names have been added to the original list of 333 players. Mallika Sagar will be IPL 2024's auctioneer, the first to be conducting the prestigious event in the cash-rich league's history.

From MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh to Sam Curran: Listing most expensive players in each IPL auction

Rishabh Pant is all set to be present at the Delhi Capitals (DC) table during the IPL 2024 mini-auction in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). The wicketkeeper-batter will be at his first-ever official engagement after a near-fatal car accident on Dec 30, 2022. Since then, he has been in a recovery mode and is set to return during IPL 2024.

While it isn't confirmed whether Pant will be raising the paddle, his presence has been confirmed to Cricbuzz by a member of the ownership group&nbsp;of the 2020 runners-up. With this, Pant is set to become the first reigning captain to actively participate in a live IPL auction. It is to be noted that the DC franchise had announced him as the captain for next year's mega event, which is likely to kick off on March 22 in India.&nbsp;

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Presenting Rishabh Pant who's going to be on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DC</a> auction table for the first time EVER 🤗 
 
P.S - We are so happy to see Rishabh BACK 🥹<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiCapitals</a> <a href="https://t.co/4j6TWIrZsf">pic.twitter.com/4j6TWIrZsf</a>
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Among other star presences at the auction,&nbsp;Gautam Gambhir will be at the table for the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders, who recently rejoined them as a mentor. Gambhir was performing the same role in the newly-formed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise but shifted to the KKR camp before the auction proceedings this year.&nbsp;

Among owners, most of the owners of the 10 franchises -- such as Akash Ambani (Mumbai Indians), Ness Wadia (Punjab Kings), Jay Mehta (KKR), etc. are expected to be present for the auction proceedings. It is to be noted that this is the first-ever IPL auction being held outside India.

Rishabh Pant is all set to be present at the Delhi Capitals (DC) table during the IPL 2024 mini-auction in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). The wicketkeeper-batter will be at his first-ever official engagement after a near-fatal car accident on Dec 30, 2022.

Rishabh Pant is all set to be present at the Delhi Capitals (DC) table during the IPL 2024 mini-auction in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). The wicketkeeper-batter will be at his first-ever official engagement after a near-fatal car accident on Dec 30, 2022. Since then, he has been in a recovery mode and is set to return during IPL 2024. While it isn't confirmed whether Pant will be raising the paddle, his presence has been confirmed to Cricbuzz by a member of the ownership group of the 2020 runners-up. With this, Pant is set to become the first reigning captain to actively participate in a live IPL auction. It is to be noted that the DC franchise had announced him as the captain for next year's mega event, which is likely to kick off on March 22 in India. Stop everything and watch this interview 📽️ Presenting Rishabh Pant who's going to be on the #DC auction table for the first time EVER 🤗 P.S - We are so happy to see Rishabh BACK 🥹#IPL | @RishabhPant17 | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/4j6TWIrZsf — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 19, 2023 × Also read: DC IPL Auction 2024 LIVE: Delhi Capitals Captain, Batsmen, Bowlers, Wicket keeper, Remaining Purse, squads Among other star presences at the auction, Gautam Gambhir will be at the table for the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders, who recently rejoined them as a mentor. Gambhir was performing the same role in the newly-formed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise but shifted to the KKR camp before the auction proceedings this year. Among owners, most of the owners of the 10 franchises -- such as Akash Ambani (Mumbai Indians), Ness Wadia (Punjab Kings), Jay Mehta (KKR), etc. are expected to be present for the auction proceedings. It is to be noted that this is the first-ever IPL auction being held outside India.

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant's presence confirmed at IPL 2024 auction in Dubai

IPL 2024 Auction:&nbsp;After Pat Cummins broke the bank and went for a whopping INR 20.50 crore (205 million) in IPL 2024 auction, in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19), his compatriot Mitchell Starc bettered the record in a flash. Starc made heads turn with a record-breaking INR 24.75&nbsp;crore deal (247.5 million), being acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He, thus, now becomes the most-expensive player in IPL history.&nbsp;

There was a bidding war triggered for Starc which included Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) before it was joined by KKR&nbsp;and Gujarat Titans (GT). It became a two-way tussle between Kolkata and GT before the two-time winners eventually won the intense bidding war.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-auction-srh-strike-record-breaking-inr-20-crore-deal-for-pat-cummins-671267">IPL 2024 Auction: SRH strike RECORD-BREAKING $2.5 million deal for Pat Cummins</a>

<h2>Most-expensive players in IPL history (INR):</h2>

Mitchell Starc (KKR) - 24.75 crore 
Pat Cummins (SRH) - 20.5 crore 
Sam Curran (PBKS) - 18.5 crore 
Cameron Green (MI) - 17 crore 
Ben Stokes (CSK) - 16.25 crore

Starc gas not featured in the IPL since the 2015 edition. He played in IPL 2014 and 2015 for the then Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- who didn't bid for him on Tuesday -- and ended with 34 wickets at 20.38. In the ODI World Cup 2023 edition, held in India, Starc ended with 16 wickets (eighth-most) in his side's victorious campaign.

KKR squad after Mitchell Starc inclusion:

Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer (c), Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Mitchell Starc, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya

IPL 2024 Auction: After Pat Cummins broke the bank and went for a whopping INR 20.50 crore (205 million) in IPL 2024 auction, in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19), his compatriot Mitchell Starc bettered the record in a flash.

IPL 2024 Auction: After Pat Cummins broke the bank and went for a whopping INR 20.50 crore (205 million) in IPL 2024 auction, in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19), his compatriot Mitchell Starc bettered the record in a flash. Starc made heads turn with a record-breaking INR 24.75 crore deal (247.5 million), being acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He, thus, now becomes the most-expensive player in IPL history. There was a bidding war triggered for Starc which included Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI) before it was joined by KKR and Gujarat Titans (GT). It became a two-way tussle between Kolkata and GT before the two-time winners eventually won the intense bidding war. Also read: IPL 2024 Auction: SRH strike RECORD-BREAKING $2.5 million deal for Pat Cummins Most-expensive players in IPL history (INR): Mitchell Starc (KKR) - 24.75 crore Pat Cummins (SRH) - 20.5 crore Sam Curran (PBKS) - 18.5 crore Cameron Green (MI) - 17 crore Ben Stokes (CSK) - 16.25 crore Starc gas not featured in the IPL since the 2015 edition. He played in IPL 2014 and 2015 for the then Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- who didn't bid for him on Tuesday -- and ended with 34 wickets at 20.38. In the ODI World Cup 2023 edition, held in India, Starc ended with 16 wickets (eighth-most) in his side's victorious campaign. KKR squad after Mitchell Starc inclusion: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer (c), Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Mitchell Starc, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya

IPL 2024 Auction: UNIMAGINABLE! Australia pacer Mitchell Starc goes to KKR for a MAMMOTH INR 24.75 crore

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) smashed the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction record after they splashed $2.5 million on Australia skipper Pat Cummins. The Australian broke the previous record of $2.2 million set by Sam Curran for the IPL 2023 auction.&nbsp;Cummins was predicted to go big and was of great interest to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), but the 2016 champions got their hands on him. Cummins will come as a good captaincy material for the side who have been struggling and will bolster the team's challenge for the IPL title. 
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<h2>SRH break bank</h2>

Starting with a base price of $220,000&nbsp;Cummins was of big interest for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with both teams keepin firm&nbsp;interest. However, after the initial push it was RCB and SRH who went toe-to-toe for the Aussie as they splashed the cash on him. In the end, it was SRH who pulled the deal having earlier bought his compatriot Travis Head for INR 4.8 crore.

<h2>SRH in Auctions</h2>

Pat Cummins (Overseas) - $2.5 Million

Travis Head (Overseas) - $820,000

Wanindu Hasaranga (Overseas) - &nbsp;$180,000

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<h2>Sunrisers Hyderabad Retained Players:</h2>

Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir&nbsp; Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar 
 
Released Players: Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein, Harry Brook, Kartik Tyagi, Samarth Vyas, Vivrant Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) smashed the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction record after they splashed $2.5 million on Australia skipper Pat Cummins. The Australian broke the previous record of $2.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) smashed the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction record after they splashed $2.5 million on Australia skipper Pat Cummins. The Australian broke the previous record of $2.2 million set by Sam Curran for the IPL 2023 auction. Cummins was predicted to go big and was of great interest to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), but the 2016 champions got their hands on him. Cummins will come as a good captaincy material for the side who have been struggling and will bolster the team's challenge for the IPL title. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 PAT 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 🧡 Welcome, Cummins! 🫡#HereWeGOrange pic.twitter.com/qSLh5nDbLM — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) December 19, 2023 × SRH break bank Starting with a base price of $220,000 Cummins was of big interest for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with both teams keepin firm interest. However, after the initial push it was RCB and SRH who went toe-to-toe for the Aussie as they splashed the cash on him. In the end, it was SRH who pulled the deal having earlier bought his compatriot Travis Head for INR 4.8 crore. SRH in Auctions Pat Cummins (Overseas) - $2.5 Million Travis Head (Overseas) - $820,000 Wanindu Hasaranga (Overseas) - $180,000 ALSO READ | West Indies drop star player for remainder of England T20Is, Alzarri Joseph rested Sunrisers Hyderabad Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar Released Players: Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein, Harry Brook, Kartik Tyagi, Samarth Vyas, Vivrant Sharma

IPL 2024 Auction: SRH strike RECORD-BREAKING $2.5 million deal for Pat Cummins

IPL 2024 Auction LIVE Streaming FREE Mobile APP: The list of players that will go under the hammer at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19, has been released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).&nbsp;

The total salary cap available to spend in the IPL 2024 auction is ₹262.96 crore. Gujarat Titans have the highest purse of ₹38.15 crore, and Lucknow Super Giants has the lowest of ₹13.15 crore. The ten IPL franchises will fill 77 slots, including 30 overseas players. They have already retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. Furthermore, Kolkata Knight Riders have 12 available places in the team, including four reserved for overseas players.

There will be 333 cricket players up for auction in the IPL 2024, comprising 214 Indians and 119 overseas, two of whom are from associate nations. In the mini-auction, there will be 215 uncapped players and 116 capped players.

A total of 23 players have opted for the highest reserve price of ₹2 crore. Moreover, 13 players are on the auction list with a base price of ₹1.5 crore. Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, the ten franchises have retained 173 players in total, including 50 overseas players.

Here's everything you need to know about the IPL 2024 auction, including the live streaming details.&nbsp;

<h2>When is the IPL 2024 Auction? (Date)</h2>

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction will take place on Tuesday (Dec 19).&nbsp;

<h2>What time will the IPL 2024 auction start? (Time)</h2>

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will start at 01:00 pm IST (11:30 am Local Time) on Tuesday (Dec 19).&nbsp;

<h2>Where will the IPL 2024 auction take place? (Venue)</h2>

The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE, will host the IPL 2024 auction on Tuesday (Dec 19) at 01:00 pm IST.&nbsp;

<h2>Where can I watch the live telecast of the IPL 2024 auction? (Live Telecast)</h2>

Sports18 will telecast the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 live in India.&nbsp;

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of IPL Auction 2024 for free?</h2>

JioCinema will broadcast the IPL auction 2024 live for free in India.

<h2>What is the difference between mini-auction and mega-auction?</h2>

In a mega-auction, the teams can retain three to five players ahead of the auction. However, before a mini-auction, the franchises can retain any number of players.&nbsp;

<h2>IPL 2024 Player Auction list announced</h2>

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			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;LSG&quot;}">LSG</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:19}">19</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}">6</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:86.85}">86.85</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:13.15}">13.15</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}">6</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:2}">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;MI&quot;}">MI</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:17}">17</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:4}">4</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:82.25}">82.25</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:17.75}">17.75</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:8}">8</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:4}">4</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PBKS&quot;}">PBKS</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:17}">17</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}">6</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:70.9}">70.9</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:29.1}">29.1</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:8}">8</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:2}">2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;RCB&quot;}">RCB</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:19}">19</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5}">5</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:76.75}">76.75</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:23.25}">23.25</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}">6</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3}">3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;RR&quot;}">RR</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:17}">17</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5}">5</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:85.5}">85.5</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:14.5}">14.5</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:8}">8</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3}">3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;SRH&quot;}">SRH</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:19}">19</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:5}">5</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:66}">66</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:34}">34</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:6}">6</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:3}">3</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Total&quot;}">Total</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:173}">173</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:50}">50</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:737.05}">737.05</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:262.95}">262.95</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:77}">77</td>
			<td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:30}">30</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

 
(With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024 Auction LIVE Streaming FREE Mobile APP: The list of players that will go under the hammer at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19, has been released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

IPL 2024 Auction LIVE Streaming FREE Mobile APP: The list of players that will go under the hammer at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19, has been released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The total salary cap available to spend in the IPL 2024 auction is ₹262.96 crore. Gujarat Titans have the highest purse of ₹38.15 crore, and Lucknow Super Giants has the lowest of ₹13.15 crore. The ten IPL franchises will fill 77 slots, including 30 overseas players. They have already retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. Furthermore, Kolkata Knight Riders have 12 available places in the team, including four reserved for overseas players. There will be 333 cricket players up for auction in the IPL 2024, comprising 214 Indians and 119 overseas, two of whom are from associate nations. In the mini-auction, there will be 215 uncapped players and 116 capped players. A total of 23 players have opted for the highest reserve price of ₹2 crore. Moreover, 13 players are on the auction list with a base price of ₹1.5 crore. Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, the ten franchises have retained 173 players in total, including 50 overseas players. Here's everything you need to know about the IPL 2024 auction, including the live streaming details. When is the IPL 2024 Auction? (Date) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction will take place on Tuesday (Dec 19). What time will the IPL 2024 auction start? (Time) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will start at 01:00 pm IST (11:30 am Local Time) on Tuesday (Dec 19). Where will the IPL 2024 auction take place? (Venue) The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE, will host the IPL 2024 auction on Tuesday (Dec 19) at 01:00 pm IST. Where can I watch the live telecast of the IPL 2024 auction? (Live Telecast) Sports18 will telecast the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 live in India. How to watch the live streaming of IPL Auction 2024 for free? JioCinema will broadcast the IPL auction 2024 live for free in India. What is the difference between mini-auction and mega-auction? In a mega-auction, the teams can retain three to five players ahead of the auction. However, before a mini-auction, the franchises can retain any number of players. IPL 2024 Player Auction list announced IPL 2024/ Squad Size/Salary Cap/Available Slots Franchise No of Players No of Overseas Players Total money spent (Rs.) Salary cap available (Rs.) Available Slots Overseas Slots CSK 19 5 68.6 31.4 6 3 DC 16 4 71.05 28.95 9 4 GT 17 6 61.85 38.15 8 2 KKR 13 4 67.3 32.7 12 4 LSG 19 6 86.85 13.15 6 2 MI 17 4 82.25 17.75 8 4 PBKS 17 6 70.9 29.1 8 2 RCB 19 5 76.75 23.25 6 3 RR 17 5 85.5 14.5 8 3 SRH 19 5 66 34 6 3 Total 173 50 737.05 262.95 77 30 (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024 Auction LIVE Streaming FREE Mobile APP: How to watch IPL Mini Auction Live on your laptop and mobile

IPL 2024 Auction Live Streaming for free:&nbsp;The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the roster of players set to be auctioned at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction, scheduled to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19.

For the upcoming IPL 2024 auction, the total available salary cap is ₹262.96 crore. Gujarat Titans boast the highest purse at ₹38.15 crore, while Lucknow Super Giants have the lowest at ₹13.15 crore. Across the 10 IPL franchises, a total of 77 slots will be filled, including 30 for overseas players. In preparation for the IPL 2024 auction, teams have already made decisions on player retention and releases. Additionally, the Kolkata Knight Riders have 12 open positions in their squad, with four slots specifically reserved for overseas players.

Out of all the franchises, Gujarat Titans (GT) currently possess the largest purse, amounting to Rs 38.15 crore. This financial advantage stems from the funds they acquired through a trade with MI, involving Hardik Pandya returning to his previous franchise. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) hold the smallest purse size among the ten franchises, standing at Rs 13.15 crore.

Here's everything you need to know about the IPL 2024 auction, including the live streaming details.&nbsp;

<h2>Where can I watch the live telecast of the IPL 2024 auction? (Live Telecast)</h2>

Sports18 will telecast the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 live in India.&nbsp;

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of IPL Auction 2024 for free? (LIVE Streaming FREE)</h2>

JioCinema will broadcast the IPL auction 2024 live streaming for free in India.

<h2>When is the IPL 2024 Auction? (Date)</h2>

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction will take place on Tuesday (Dec 19).&nbsp;

<h2>What time will the IPL 2024 auction start? (Time)</h2>

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will start at 01:00 pm IST (11:30 am Local Time) on Tuesday (Dec 19).&nbsp;

<h2>Where will the IPL 2024 auction take place? (Venue)</h2>

The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE, will host the IPL 2024 auction on Tuesday (Dec 19) at 01:00 pm IST.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the difference between mini-auction and mega-auction?</h2>

In a mega-auction, the teams can retain three to five players ahead of the auction. However, before a mini-auction, the franchises can retain any number of players.&nbsp;

Here is the list of Retained players:&nbsp;

Retained Players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande

Delhi Capitals

Retained Players: Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, David Warner, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi, Mitchell Marsh, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull

Gujarat Titans

Retained Players: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha

Kolkata Knight Riders

Retained Players: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz , Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer

Lucknow Super Giants

Retained Players: Amit Mishra, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal (T), K. Gowtham, KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Naveen Ul Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Charak

Mumbai Indians

Retained Players: Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (T), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod

Punjab Kings

Retained Players: Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Bhatia, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Vidwath Kaverappa

Rajasthan Royals

Retained Players: Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan (T), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Sen, Kunal Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, R. Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Retained Players: Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (T), Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Will Jacks

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar

&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024 Auction Live Streaming for free: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the roster of players set to be auctioned at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction, scheduled to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19.

IPL 2024 Auction Live Streaming for free: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the roster of players set to be auctioned at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction, scheduled to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19. For the upcoming IPL 2024 auction, the total available salary cap is ₹262.96 crore. Gujarat Titans boast the highest purse at ₹38.15 crore, while Lucknow Super Giants have the lowest at ₹13.15 crore. Across the 10 IPL franchises, a total of 77 slots will be filled, including 30 for overseas players. In preparation for the IPL 2024 auction, teams have already made decisions on player retention and releases. Additionally, the Kolkata Knight Riders have 12 open positions in their squad, with four slots specifically reserved for overseas players. Out of all the franchises, Gujarat Titans (GT) currently possess the largest purse, amounting to Rs 38.15 crore. This financial advantage stems from the funds they acquired through a trade with MI, involving Hardik Pandya returning to his previous franchise. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) hold the smallest purse size among the ten franchises, standing at Rs 13.15 crore. Here's everything you need to know about the IPL 2024 auction, including the live streaming details. Where can I watch the live telecast of the IPL 2024 auction? (Live Telecast) Sports18 will telecast the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 live in India. How to watch the live streaming of IPL Auction 2024 for free? (LIVE Streaming FREE) JioCinema will broadcast the IPL auction 2024 live streaming for free in India. When is the IPL 2024 Auction? (Date) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction will take place on Tuesday (Dec 19). What time will the IPL 2024 auction start? (Time) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will start at 01:00 pm IST (11:30 am Local Time) on Tuesday (Dec 19). Where will the IPL 2024 auction take place? (Venue) The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE, will host the IPL 2024 auction on Tuesday (Dec 19) at 01:00 pm IST. What is the difference between mini-auction and mega-auction? In a mega-auction, the teams can retain three to five players ahead of the auction. However, before a mini-auction, the franchises can retain any number of players. Here is the list of Retained players: Retained Players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande Delhi Capitals Retained Players: Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, David Warner, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi, Mitchell Marsh, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhull Gujarat Titans Retained Players: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha Kolkata Knight Riders Retained Players: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz , Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer Lucknow Super Giants Retained Players: Amit Mishra, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal (T), K. Gowtham, KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Naveen Ul Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Charak Mumbai Indians Retained Players: Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (T), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod Punjab Kings Retained Players: Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Bhatia, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Vidwath Kaverappa Rajasthan Royals Retained Players: Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan (T), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Sen, Kunal Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, R. Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal Royal Challengers Bangalore Retained Players: Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (T), Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Will Jacks Sunrisers Hyderabad Retained Players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2024 Auction Live Streaming: Easy ways to watch IPL Mini Auction LIVE Streaming for free in India

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is expected to be played from March 22 next year. The tournament will go on till end of May, right before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup in June. The IPL 2024 is expected to serve as the platform for potential players to present their case for selection in the T20 World Cup for their respecting countries.&nbsp;

The developments were first reported by ESPNCricinfo which also said that the finals dates will be announced once the Election Commission of India announces the dates for next year's general election.&nbsp;

As of now, the franchises are preparing for the mini-auction which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (Dec&nbsp;19) in Dubai.&nbsp;

A total of 333 players will go under the hammer. Among these players, there are 214 Indian and 119 overseas players, of which two players are from associate nations. Moreover, the IPL 2024 Auction will feature 116 capped and 215 uncapped players. The ten franchises have to fill 77 slots, including 30 reserved for overseas players. &nbsp;

Here's the remaining amount left for all the teams at the auction:

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): ₹23.25 crore

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): ₹31.4 crore.

Mumbai Indians (MI): ₹17.25 crore.

Gujarat Titans (GT): ₹38.15 crore

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): ₹13.15 crore

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): ₹32.7 crore

Rajasthan Royals (RR): ₹14.5 crore

Delhi Capitals (DC): ₹28.9 crore

Punjab Kings (PBKS): ₹29.1 crore

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): ₹34 crore

Here's the number of slots available for each team:

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Total: 7, overseas: 4

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Total: 6, overseas: 3

Mumbai Indians (MI): &nbsp;Total: 8, overseas: 3

Gujarat Titans (GT): Total: 7, overseas: 2

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Total: 6, overseas: 2

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Total: 12, overseas: 4

Rajasthan Royals (RR): &nbsp;Total: 8, overseas: 3

Delhi Capitals (DC): Total: 9, overseas: 4

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Total: 8, overseas: 2

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Total: 6, overseas: 3

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is expected to be played from March 22 next year. The tournament will go on till end of May, right before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup in June.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is expected to be played from March 22 next year. The tournament will go on till end of May, right before the start of the ICC T20 World Cup in June. The IPL 2024 is expected to serve as the platform for potential players to present their case for selection in the T20 World Cup for their respecting countries. The developments were first reported by ESPNCricinfo which also said that the finals dates will be announced once the Election Commission of India announces the dates for next year's general election. As of now, the franchises are preparing for the mini-auction which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (Dec 19) in Dubai. A total of 333 players will go under the hammer. Among these players, there are 214 Indian and 119 overseas players, of which two players are from associate nations. Moreover, the IPL 2024 Auction will feature 116 capped and 215 uncapped players. The ten franchises have to fill 77 slots, including 30 reserved for overseas players. Here's the remaining amount left for all the teams at the auction: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): ₹23.25 crore Chennai Super Kings (CSK): ₹31.4 crore. Mumbai Indians (MI): ₹17.25 crore. Gujarat Titans (GT): ₹38.15 crore Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): ₹13.15 crore Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): ₹32.7 crore Rajasthan Royals (RR): ₹14.5 crore Delhi Capitals (DC): ₹28.9 crore Punjab Kings (PBKS): ₹29.1 crore Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): ₹34 crore Here's the number of slots available for each team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Total: 7, overseas: 4 Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Total: 6, overseas: 3 Mumbai Indians (MI): Total: 8, overseas: 3 Gujarat Titans (GT): Total: 7, overseas: 2 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Total: 6, overseas: 2 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Total: 12, overseas: 4 Rajasthan Royals (RR): Total: 8, overseas: 3 Delhi Capitals (DC): Total: 9, overseas: 4 Punjab Kings (PBKS): Total: 8, overseas: 2 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Total: 6, overseas: 3

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