The IPL 2024 auction to take place in Dubai on December 19.
As per Cricbuzz, there has been much estimation about a blockbuster transaction between two franchises. While the concerned teams have remained silent, rumors about the possible trade of a team captain have circulated. Negotiations at various levels are ongoing, but no agreement has been reached.
The parties' ability to reach an agreement is still unknown, but it should be known in the next two days when the transfer window and retention deadline shut.
Meanwhile, defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are preparing to release three more players to expand their purse in the IPL 2024 auction to almost INR 30 crores. Apart from Ben Stokes (Rs 16.25), whom they have decided to release, there is also a surplus from Ambati Rayudu (Rs 6.75), who retired from the IPL last year.
Reports suggest that CSK might let go of South Africa's Dwaine Pretorius and one of Sisanda Magala of South Africa and Kyle Jamieson of New Zealand (both Rs 1 cr).
Other players whose performances were not satisfactory for their respective franchises might also be released and some rumored names are- Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, and Shardul Thakur. Delhi Capitals may go for a big overhaul, but the names are being kept under wraps.
Top World Cup performers like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell, among others, will be available for purchase, and the general expectation is that up to 50 players will be bought in the auction.
The IPL is expected to start in mid-March after the India-England five-Test series which concludes on March 11.
On the other hand, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction will be held in Mumbai on December 9. The salary cap for each team will be Rs 13.5 crore, and the league is likely to be held in February.
(Cricbuzz inputs)