The IPL 2024 auction witnessed intense bidding wars and unexpected outcomes, shaping the roster for the upcoming season. Robin Minz emerged as a Titan after a fierce battle among CSK, Mumbai, and GT, securing a ₹3.6 crore deal. However, PBKS stumbled, inadvertently bagging three players consecutively in a minor confusion. Anshul Kamboj joined MI, while DC snagged Sumit Kumar for a hefty ₹1 crore.
The Australian speedster Jhye Richardson found a new home at DC for a substantial ₹5 crore, and MI added Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Thushara to their squad for ₹4.8 crore. Yet, the auction saw surprises, with big names like Kyle Jamieson remaining unsold after earlier attracting bids of ₹15 crore. International players like Shai Hope and Dushmantha Chameera faced disappointment as they failed to find any takers.
LSG made a strategic move, signing David Willey for ₹2 crore, while RCB secured Tom Curran for ₹1.5 crore. Ashton Turner became part of LSG’s squad at his base price of ₹1 crore, strengthening their lineup.
KKR made a smart acquisition by securing Sherfane Rutherford for ₹1.5 crore, but the bid for Finn Allen didn’t materialize. The auction was a battleground of fierce bids, surprising results, and moments of triumph and disappointment for players seeking spots in the prestigious IPL franchises.
