The retention window before the IPL 2024 mini-auction on December 19 has ended, with all the teams adhering to the November 26 deadline of enlisting the retained and released cricketers. Here’s an account of the amount left with each side ahead of the bidding war.
Most franchises keep key players with minor changes to maximize the team’s potential. However, the most notable move in the pre-auction transfer window was Gujarat Titans selling skipper Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians for an undisclosed amount in addition to a contract bonus of Rs 1.50 crore. .
Lucknow Super Giants, led by KL Rahul, has 19 members in the team, including six foreign cricketers. LSG will bid 13.15 billion rupees, the lowest bid among all teams, and aim to fill six vacant spots, two of which are for foreigners.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore has the highest spending limit in the IPL 2024 auction with prize money reaching Rs 4,075 crore. They released big names such as Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga, and aimed to acquire six value buys, including three foreign players.
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In a checkered cash deal, RCB has acquired talented Australian all-rounder Cameron Green from Mumbai Indians. Playing 16 matches in his first season with Mumbai, Green scored 452 runs at a batting average of 160.28, while his average with the bat was 50.22. In addition to his batting fireworks, he took six scalps, which added to his reputation as an all-rounder.
IPL Auction 2024: Purse value of all teams after closing of transfer window
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Rs 1,315 crore
Rajasthan Royals (RR) – ₹14.5 crore.
Mumbai Indians (MI) – ₹15.25 crore.
Gujarat Titans (GT) – ₹13.85 crore.
Delhi Capitals (DC) – ₹28.95 crore.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – ₹29.1 crore.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Rs 31.4 million.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Rs 32.7 million
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – ₹34 crore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – Rs 4,075 crore.
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