The cricketing world eagerly awaits the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 gamers’ public sale scheduled to unfold in Dubai on December 19. With 333 cricketers set to enter the bidding fray, the stage is ready for intense competitors, and a number of other gamers are poised to ignite bidding wars.
Of the 333 gamers within the public sale pool, 214 are Indian cricketers, and 119 hail from worldwide expertise swimming pools, together with two gamers from affiliate nations. Amongst these, 116 cricketers are capped, whereas 215 are uncapped gamers, together with two from affiliate nations.
Least variety of gamers launched
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have chosen to retain the core of their workforce, releasing solely 5 gamers forward of the public sale. The launched gamers embody Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mohit Rathee, Baltej Dhanda, Raj Angad Bawa, and Shahrukh Khan. Notably, Shahrukh, the explosive power-hitter from Tamil Nadu, was the costliest launch, having been acquired for a hefty sum of INR 9 crore.
Core unit retained
Punjab Kings’ choice to retain a majority of their gamers showcases their dedication to constructing a formidable squad. The core workforce options distinguished names comparable to Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, and Kagiso Rabada.
The retention of English all-rounder Curran, who was purchased for a staggering INR 18.5 crore, stunned many consultants, nevertheless it underlines PBKS’s willpower to take care of a aggressive edge within the profitable league. With the least variety of gamers launched, Punjab Kings’ strategic transfer units the stage for a charming public sale the place groups will vie for top-notch expertise to bolster their squads.
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Punjab Kings’ retained gamers and remaining purse:
- Variety of gamers: 19
- Accessible slot: 08
- Abroad slot: 2
- Complete cash spent: INR 70.09 crores
- Wage cap accessible: INR 29.01 crores
Wage of gamers retained by PBKS for IPL 2023:
- Shikhar Dhawan – INR 8.25 crore
- Jonny Bairstow – INR 6.75 crore
- Jitesh Sharma – INR 20 lakh
- Prabhsimran Singh – INR 60 lakh
- Matthew Brief – INR 20 lakh
- Harpreet Bhatia – INR 40 lakh
- Atharva Taide – INR 40 lakh
- Rishi Dhawan – INR 55 lakh
- Sam Curran – INR 18.5 crore
- Sinkandar Raza – INR 50 lakh
- Liam Livingstone – INR 11.5 crore
- Gurnoor Singh Brar – INR 2 crore
- Shivam Singh – INR 20 lakh
- Rahul Chahar – INR 5.25 crore
- Arshdeep Singh – INR 4 crore
- Harpreet Brar – INR 3.8 crore
- Vidwath Kaverappa – INR 20 lakh
- Kagiso Rabada – INR 9.25 crore
- Nathan Ellis – INR 75 lakh
