IPL 2024 Auction Kicks Off in Jeddah
The much-anticipated two-day auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) commenced on Sunday at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Team owners and officials from all ten franchises gathered to strategize and bid aggressively in preparation for the league’s upcoming 18th season. Having utilized a portion of their total budget of INR 120 crore to retain players for the 2024 season, teams are now focusing on maximizing their remaining funds while considering the skill sets that align with their coaching philosophies.
Overview of Franchise Representation at the Auction
Chennai Super Kings
- Kasi Viswanathan (CEO)
- Ankit Baldi (COO)
- Sundra Raman (Consultant)
- AR Srikkanth (Talent Scout)
Delhi Capitals
- Sourav Ganguly (JSW Director of Cricket)
- Kiran Grandhi (Owner) alongside his son, Ruchir Grandhi
- Hemang Badani (Head Coach)
- Venugopal Rao (IPL Director of Cricket)
Gujarat Titans
- Ashish Nehra (Head Coach)
- Parthiv Patel (Batting Coach)
- Vikram Solanki (Director of Cricket)
- Colonel Arvinder Singh (COO)
Kolkata Knight Riders
– Chandrakant Pandit(Head Coach)
– Dwayne Bravo (Bowling Coach)
– Venky Mysore (CEO)
– Jay Mehta (Co-owner)
Lucknow Super Giants
- Justin Langer (Head Coach)
– Zaheer Khan (Mentor)
– Sanjiv Goenka and Shashwat Goenka (Owners)
Mumbai Indians
– Mahela Jayawardene (Head Coach)
– Akash Ambani and Nita Ambani (Owners)
Punjab Kings
– Ricky Ponting (Head Coach)
– Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia (Co-Owning Partners)
– Satish Menon(CEO )
Rajasthan Royals
ബിRahul Dravid ( Head coach)
Manjo Badale( Co-owner)
Jake Lush McCrum( CEO)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Mo Babat(Director of Cricket Operations )
Malolan Rangarajan( Spin-bowling coach )
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Daniel Vettori( Head coach)
Kavya Maran((Team Owner)
Simon Helmot((Assistant coach)
K Shanmugam((CEO*)
As each team analyzes its existing structure while embracing a forward-looking approach to new talent acquisition, this year’s auction promises fierce competition that could reshape team dynamics leading into IPL 2024. Teams aim not solely for star power but also seek players who embody strategies tailored towards overall performance enhancement. This dynamic landscape ensures a thrilling event not only for teams but also avid cricket fans eagerly watching potential shifts in player line-ups.