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The IPL 2024 auction concluded with a whirlwind of bidding wars, shocking surprises, and record-breaking deals, setting the stage for an action-packed season. Here’s a detailed look at how each team has shaped up after the intense eight-hour auction in Dubai
Chennai Super Kings
Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Rachin Ravindra (INR 1.8 crore), Shardul Thakur (INR 4 crore), Daryl Mitchell (INR 14 crore), Sameer Rizvi (INR 8.4 crore), Mustafizur Rahman (INR 2 crore)
Players retained before auction: MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana.
Player slots available: 0
Purse remaining: INR 1 crore
Analysis: CSK addressed key gaps in their squad by securing replacements for Ben Stokes and Ambati Rayudu. Despite a fierce bid for Pat Cummins, they strategically signed Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra, adding depth to their all-round options. The acquisition of Sameer Rizvi reflects their focus on nurturing young Indian talent.
Mumbai Indians
Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Gerald Coetzee (INR 5 crore), Nuwan Thushara (INR 4.8 crore), Dilshan Madushanka (INR 4.6 crore), Mohammad Nabi (INR 1.5 crore), Shreyas Gopal (INR 20 lakh), Naman Dhir (INR 20 lakh), Anshul Kamboj (INR 20 lakh), Shivalik Sharma (INR 20 lakh)
Players retained before auction: Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd (from LSG), Hardik Pandya (from GT)
Player slots available: 0
Purse remaining: INR 1.05 crore
Analysis: Mumbai Indians bolstered their pace-bowling attack with the addition of Coetzee and Madushanka. However, the absence of a prominent overseas spinner is a notable gap in their squad. The team seems well-prepared for the upcoming season but may need to address spin options.
Gujarat Titans
Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Spencer Johnson (INR 10 crore), Shahrukh Khan (INR 7.4 crore), Umesh Yadav (INR 5.8 crore), Robin Minz (INR 3.6 crore), Sushant Mishra (INR 2.2 crore), Kartik Tyagi (INR 60 lakh), Azmatullah Omarzai (INR 50 lakh), Manav Suthar (INR 20 lakh)
Players retained before auction: David Miller, Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma
Player slots available: 0
Purse remaining: INR 7.85 crore
Analysis: Gujarat Titans engaged in an intense bidding war for Mitchell Starc before eventually losing him to KKR. They secured key players like Spencer Johnson, Shahrukh Khan, and Umesh Yadav, addressing both batting and bowling needs. The team is well-balanced and has a significant purse remaining for potential mid-season adjustments.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Travis Head (Rs. 6.80 crore), Wanindu Hasaranga (Rs. 1.5 crore), Pat Cummins (Rs. 20.50 crore), Jaydev Unadkat (Rs. 1.60 crore), Akash Singh (Rs. 20 lakh), Jhathavedh Subramanyan (Rs. 20 lakh).
Players retained before auction: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Sanvir Singh, Heinrich Klaasen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Agarwal, T. Natarajan, Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Markande, Upendra Singh Yadav, Umran Malik, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shahbaz Ahmed (from RCB).
Player slots available: 0
Purse remaining: INR 3.2 crore
Analysis: SRH made a statement by securing Australian captain Pat Cummins for a record-breaking INR 20.50 crore. The addition of Travis Head and Wanindu Hasaranga strengthens their batting and spin options. The team now boasts a formidable squad with potential for multiple combinations.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Present squad strength: 23 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Mitchell Starc (INR 24.75 crore), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (INR 2 crore), Sherfane Rutherford (INR 1.5 crore), Gus Atkinson (INR 1 crore), KS Bharat (INR 50 lakh), Chetan Sakariya (INR 50 lakh), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (INR 20 lakh), Ramandeep Singh (INR 20 lakh), Manish Pandey (INR 50 lakh), Sakib Hussain (INR 20 lakh)
Players retained before auction: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Player slots available: 2 (0)
Purse remaining: INR 1.35 crore
Analysis: KKR made a splash by securing Mitchell Starc for a historic INR 24.75 crore. They strategically added depth to their squad with key signings like Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Sherfane Rutherford. While their pace bowling is formidable, batting depth could be a concern.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Alzarri Joseph (Rs. 11.50 crore), Yash Dayal (Rs. 5 crore), Tom Curran (Rs. 1.5 crore), Lockie Ferguson (Rs. 2 crore), Swapnil Singh (Rs. 20 lakh), Saurav Chauhan (Rs. 20 lakh).
Players retained before auction: Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (from SRH), Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green (from MI).
Player slots available: 0
Purse remaining: INR 2.85 crore
Analysis: RCB faced challenges in replacing Harshal Patel and failed to secure preferred choices like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. The additions of Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, and Tom Curran aim to strengthen their bowling, but the team might lack a death-over specialist.
Lucknow Super Giants
Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Shivam Mavi (Rs. 6.40 crore), Arshin Kulkarni (Rs. 20 lakh), M. Siddharth (Rs. 2.40 crore), Ashton Turner (Rs. 1 crore), David Willey (Rs. 2 crore), Mohd. Arshad Khan (Rs. 20 lakh).
Players retained before auction: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal (from RR), Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham.
Player slots available: 0
Purse remaining: INR 0.95 crore
Analysis: Lucknow Super Giants faced budget constraints but managed to make strategic buys, including Shivam Mavi and Ashton Turner. The acquisition of David Willey adds experience to their squad. The team relies heavily on KL Rahul and Mark Wood to deliver strong performances.
Rajasthan Royals
Present squad strength: 22 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Rovman Powell (Rs. 7.4 crore), Shubham Dubey (Rs. 5.80 crore), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Rs. 40 lakh), Abid Mushtaq (Rs. 20 lakh), Nandre Burger (Rs. 50 lakh).
Players retained before auction: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan (from LSG).
Player slots available: 3 (0)
Purse remaining: INR 0.2 crore
Analysis: Rajasthan Royals faced challenges with a limited budget but strategically filled key positions. The focus on strengthening the middle order with Rovman Powell and Shub
Delhi Capitals
Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Harry Brook (Rs. 4 crore), Tristan Stubbs (Rs. 50 lakh), Ricky Bhui (Rs. 20 lakh), Kumar Kushagra (Rs. 7.20 crore), Rasikh Dar (Rs. 20 lakh), Jhye Richardson (Rs. 5 crore), Sumit Kumar (Rs. 1 crore), Shai Hope (Rs. 75 lakh), Swastik Chhikara (Rs. 20 lakh).
Players retained before auction: Rishabh Pant, Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar.
Player slots available: 0
Purse remaining: INR 9.9 crore
Analysis: Delhi Capitals made waves at the IPL 2024 auction by prioritizing their batting lineup and making strategic moves that hint at a potential change in Rishabh Pant’s role.
Securing five wicketkeepers, including overseas players Tristan Stubbs and Shai Hope, highlighted Delhi’s commitment to batting strength. The acquisition of Harry Brook further emphasized their focus on bolstering the batting department.
Jhye Richardson’s inclusion addressed the need for fast-bowling backup, particularly during Anrich Nortje’s recovery. However, concerns linger over Delhi’s batting depth, relying heavily on Prithvi Shaw with no backup Indian openers.
Delhi Capitals’ unique approach adds anticipation and scrutiny to their IPL 2024 campaign, with questions surrounding the success of their strategic choices.
Punjab Kings
Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Harshal Patel (Rs. 11.75 crore), Chris Woakes (Rs. 4.20 crore), Ashutosh Sharma (Rs. 20 lakh), Vishwanath Pratap Singh (Rs. 20 lakh), Shashank Singh (Rs. 20 lakh), Tanay Thyagarajann (Rs. 20 lakh), Prince Choudhary (Rs. 20 lakh), Rilee Rossouw (Rs. 8 crore).
Players retained before auction: Shikhar Dhawan, 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.
Player slots available: 0
Purse remaining: INR 4.15 crore
Analysis: In the final moments of the auction, Punjab Kings faced ups and downs. They successfully secured Harshal Patel, reinforcing their pace attack alongside Rabada and Arshdeep Singh. However, attempts to reacquire Shahrukh Khan fell short, leading to an unexpected choice in Rossouw. Despite missing out on Shahrukh, Punjab Kings are optimistic about their strengthened squad for the upcoming IPL season.
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