IPL 2024 auctions: Shardul to Rachin, players likely to draw top bids

Dec 12, 2023

By: Sourabh Jain

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Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur, who was purchased by Delhi Capitals for ₹10.75 crore in 2022 has been released by the GMR-JSW owned team. The Indian all-rounder is expected to fetch a big price in the auction.

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Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel, who was acquired by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2022 for ₹10.75 crore has been released and is up for grabs. The bowler is expected to see good demand as he is a death-over specialist.

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Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra who impressed everyone in the 2023 World Cup is participating in the IPL auctions. He is expected to get good interest from teams looking to bolster their top order.

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Travis Head

Australian batsman Travis Head who helped his team clinch the World Cup from India with a century is expected to be a big draw. Head is a power hitter and such batters traditionally fetch big premiums.

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Harry Brook

Harry Brook, who went for ₹13.25 crore in the 2023 auction has been released by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Though he had an average first season, he is expected to get a good deal again as he is a young fearless batter.

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Mitchell Starc

Australian bowler Mitchell Starc, who is set to return to IPL after a few seasons away, may fetch a big amount during the auction. In 2018, the bowler was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹9.4 crore.

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Wanindu Hasaranga

Sri Lankan all rounder Wanindu Hasaranga who was acquired by RCB in 2022 for ₹10.75 crore has been released. The spin bowling allrounder can see interest from various franchises in the auction.

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Pat Cummins

Australian skipper Pat Cummins, who led his team to the ODI World Cup trophy recently, has put his name for the IPL auctions. He was purchased by KKR for ₹7.25 crore in 2022 and is expected to get a higher deal this time around.

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Shivam Mavi

Shivam Mavi, who was acquired by the Gujarat Titans for ₹6 crore in 2022 has been released by the team. The medium pacer is expected to go for a decent amount in the auctions.

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