In the unfolding drama of the IPL Auction 2024, names either found new homes or faced the crushing blow of being unsold, marking the turning tides of fate for several players.
Unsold Spinners: Tabraiz Shamsi, Ish Sodhi, Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosseuin, Waqar Salamkheil, and Mujeeb ur Rahman experienced disappointment as they remained unsold, ending their bid journeys in this auction session.
Madushanka’s Bid: Sri Lankan pacer Madushanka, hailed for his World Cup performance, drew significant interest. Eventually, Mumbai Indians secured the talented bowler for a noteworthy ₹4.60 crore, a considerable surge from his base price of ₹50 lakh.
Unadkat to SRH: Jaydev Unadkat, commencing with a base price of ₹50 lakh, found a new avenue with Sunrisers Hyderabad, sealing a deal worth ₹1.60 crore following a spirited tussle with Delhi Capitals.
Josh Hazlewood’s Disappointment: Despite his eminence in Test cricket and partaking in an illustrious Australian pace trio, Josh Hazlewood faced a setback in the auction room. With a base price of ₹2 crore, he remained unsold, contrasting the successful bids for his teammates Starc and Cummins.
