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The highly anticipated IPL 2024 player auction is scheduled for December 19 in Dubai. Let’s explore potential target players for the IPL teams in the lead-up to this auction
CSK, with a remaining purse of Rs 31.40 crore and 6 slots to fill, may target South African pacer Gerald Coetzee, whose impressive performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 caught the eye, potentially addressing the team's need for a genuine overseas pacer
With a remaining purse of Rs 23.25 crore and 6 slots to fill, RCB may set their sights on New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra. His stellar ODI World Cup 2023 display, amassing 500-plus runs and three hundreds, positions him as a valuable addition to RCB's top order
MI, with a remaining purse of Rs 17.75 crore and 8 slots to fill, may seek Mitchell Starc, who impressed with Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023. Starc's potential inclusion could compensate for the absence of Jofra Archer, who wasn’t retained by the MI for next year
KKR, with a remaining purse of Rs 32.70 crore and 12 slots to fill, may retain Australian captain Pat Cummins. Despite sitting out IPL 2023 for international commitments, Cummins, now available, would aim to add quality T20 games to his record
PBKS, holding a remaining purse of Rs 29.10 crore and 8 slots to fill, could aggressively pursue Rachin Ravindra to address their opening combination struggles, providing a solution to their top-order issues
SRH, with a remaining purse of Rs 34 crore and 6 slots to fill, may target Prithvi Shaw after a lackluster IPL 2023 with Delhi Capitals. If released, Shaw could strengthen SRH's top order, an area they struggled with in the previous season
DC, holding a remaining purse of Rs 28.95 crore and 9 slots to fill, may target Travis Head, as head coach Ricky Ponting expresses interest in the Australian's services post his notable performance in the ODI World Cup 2023
Gujarat Titans, with a remaining purse of Rs 38.15 crore and 8 slots to fill, may consider Steve Smith as a potential replacement for Hardik Pandya, who will play for MI next season. Smith's versatility and hard-hitting prowess align with Gujarat's needs
Ahead of the auction, 85 players were released on the retention deadline day, with Kolkata Knight Riders leading by releasing 12 players. Notable names like Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Shardul Thakur, and Jofra Archer were among those released by their respective franchises
Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Rajasthan Royals have initiated early moves. KKR has brought in Gautam Gambhir as a mentor, Lucknow Super Giants traded Avesh Khan for Devdutt Padikkal with Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya has moved to Mumbai Indians