Everything you need to know about IPL Auction 2024

The IPL 2024 auction, a significant event in the IPL 2024 schedule, concluded with plenty of excitement and intriguing team strategies. This mega auction IPL 2024 saw teams reshaping their squads ahead of the IPL 2024 date. With a total of 72 players securing new contracts, the 10 IPL teams collectively spent INR 230.45 crore during the mini-auction held in Dubai. In this article, we'll take a detailed look at how each team performed during this eight-hour auction session and the key players they acquired.

Chennai Super Kings: Masterful Moves

Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Rachin Ravindra (INR 1.8 crore), Shardul Thakur (INR 4 crore), Daryl Mitchell (INR 14 crores), 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

The CSK 2024 squad made significant moves in the IPL 2024 auction with a specific objective in mind, replacing the void left by Ben Stokes. While they made a strong bid for Pat Cummins, ultimately, they secured the services of New Zealand allrounders Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra. Mitchell, fresh off two impressive centuries against India in the ODI World Cup, adds power to their batting lineup. Ravindra serves as a valuable backup for Moeen Ali. CSK also welcomed back bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Mustafizur Rahman, who can thrive with his cutters on Chennai's slow pitches.
CSK's smart move was addressing the vacancy left by Ambati Rayudu. Instead of pursuing experienced Indian batters like Karun Nair and Manish Pandey, they opted for the promising 20-year-old uncapped Indian Sameer Rizvi. Rizvi showcased his prowess in the UP T20 league, amassing 455 runs in nine innings, including two centuries, at a remarkable strike rate of 188.8.

Mumbai Indians: Pace Galore

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 the 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

Mumbai Indians (MI) went all-in on strengthening their pace-bowling attack during the auction. In addition to Jasprit Bumrah and Jason Behrendorff, they acquired Sri Lanka's left-arm paceman Dilshan Madushanka, a standout performer in the recent World Cup, and South Africa's Gerald Coetzee, known for his all-round abilities. They also introduced a surprise element in Nuwan Thushara from Sri Lanka, who has drawn comparisons to the legendary Lasith Malinga.
However, MI missed an opportunity by not aggressively pursuing an overseas spinner to complement Piyush Chawla. Nevertheless, they managed to secure the services of Shreyas Gopal to address this area of concern.

Gujarat Titans: Shaping Up the Squad

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 the 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

Gujarat Titans entered the IPL 2024 auction with a considerable purse and specific objectives. While finding a direct replacement for Hardik Pandya proved challenging, the new Impact Player rule offered them flexibility. They secured Azmatullah Omarzai at an uncontested price, an Afghan standout from the ODI World Cup.
Although they initially pursued Mitchell Starc, eventually allowing Kolkata Knight Riders to secure him for a record INR 24.75 crore, the Titans opted for uncapped Australian left-arm seamer Spencer Johnson. They bolstered their pace attack further with the addition of experienced Umesh Yadav and young talent Kartik Tyagi. Their middle-order received a power-hitting boost with Shahrukh Khan, who also provides an off-spin option. However, the reigning champions missed an opportunity to find a suitable replacement for Wriddhiman Saha.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: A Strong Core Takes Shape

Present squad strength: 25 (overseas 8)
Players bought: Travis Head (Rs. 6.80 crores), 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 the 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