With the imminent deadline for player retention and release in the Indian Premier League (IPL), there is growing speculation about a significant trade deal between two franchises, potentially involving the transfer of a team captain. While the teams involved have kept details under wraps, ongoing negotiations suggest a trade is in the works, with a deal expected to be finalized in the next two days before the retention deadline on November 26.
Chennai Super Kings are reportedly gearing up to release three additional players, aiming to enter the auction with approximately Rs 30 crore in funds. In addition to the confirmed release of Ben Stokes (Rs 16.25), surplus funds are expected from the release of retired IPL player Ambati Rayudu (Rs 6.75). The team management is also considering the release of South Africa’s Dwaine Pretorius and one among Sisanda Magala (South Africa) and Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand), both valued at Rs 1 crore.
While players like Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, and Shardul Thakur could potentially be released, there are speculations that Kolkata Knight Riders may retain Andre Russell. Delhi Capitals may undergo a significant overhaul, but specific player names are being kept confidential.
The IPL auction, set to take place in Dubai on December 19, is anticipated to witness the availability of top World Cup performers such as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell. It is expected that around 50 players will be purchased in the auction, and the IPL is scheduled to commence in mid-March following the conclusion of the India-England five-Test series on March 11.
IPL 2024: List Of Players Traded And Released Ahead Of Mini-Auction
The last date as circulated by the BCCI for player retentions is on November 26. So far only three players have been traded during the window.
1) Romario Shepherd (Rs 50 lakh) traded to Mumbai Indians from Lucknow Super Giants.
2) Devdutt Padikkal (Rs 7.5 crore) traded to Lucknow Super Giants from Rajasthan Royals.
3) Avesh Khan (Rs 10 crore) traded to Rajasthan Royals from Lucknow Super Giants.
WPL auction for 2024 season to be held on December 9 in Mumbai
The player auction for the 2024 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is scheduled for December 9, 2023, in Mumbai. The anticipated tournament is likely to take place in the February-March window next year.
Ahead of the 2024 WPL season, Gujarat Giants released 11 players, while Delhi Capitals, the runner-up in the inaugural edition, opted to release the least number of players to maintain its core team.
A total of 60 players, including 21 overseas cricketers, were retained across five franchises, with 29 players released from their existing squads. While many prominent names were retained, a few international stars like Annabel Sutherland and Megan Schutt were among those released.
As the 2023 auction approaches, Gujarat Giants will have the largest available salary cap (Rs. 5.95 crore), while Mumbai Indians will have the smallest purse (2.1 crore) among the five franchises.
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