IPL 2024 auction, franchises are gearing up to reinforce their squads with strategic picks.
Gujarat Titans, grappling with Hardik Pandya's departure, plan to rebuild with players like Shardul Thakur, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Azmatullah Omarzai, utilizing their substantial purse of ₹38.15 crore.
SRH strategically eyes Indian players Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel with ₹34 crore in purse. A proficient foreign fast bowler and top-order batsman are also priorities.
KKR, with ₹32.70 crore, prioritizes strengthening the pace attack. Targets include Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Rachin Ravindra, and an Indian all-rounder.
CSK eyes middle-order stability, targeting Manish Pandey as a replacement for Ambati Rayudu. The comeback of star pacer Shardul Thakur is a priority.
With ₹29.10 crore, Punjab Kings targets Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, and Rachin Ravindra. The focus is on aligning with emerging talents.
Delhi Capitals face talent challenges with Rishabh Pant's uncertain return. The focus is on experienced players like Priyansh Arya, Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jos Inglis, and Wanindu Hasaranga.
RCB releases Harshal Patel, eyeing Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins as replacements with a purse of ₹23.25 crore, aiming to change bidding dynamics.
MI navigates captaincy controversy, seeking the right combinations with a purse of ₹17.75 crore. Players like Hasaranga, Manav Suthar, Ashutosh Sharma, and Darshan Misal are in focus.
Rajasthan Royals continue their tradition of nurturing young talents, targeting promising batters like Sameer Rizvi, Swastik Chikkara, Ashutosh Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh, and Saurabh Chauhan.
LSG targets top-tier fast bowlers like Starc, Hazlewood, and Coetzee to complement Mark Wood. Ashutosh Sharma is under evaluation for the uncapped Indian batter slot. Purse: ₹13.15 crore.