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IPL 2024 Auction – Lucknow Super Giants Strategy: Which Players Will KL Rahul And Co. Go For? | Cricket News
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IPL 2024 Auction – Lucknow Super Giants Strategy: Which Players Will KL Rahul And Co. Go For? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), one of the youngest franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is gearing up for the IPL 2024 auction to strengthen what already appears to be a formidable unit. Having appointed former Australian cricketer Justin Langer as their head coach in July, earlier this year, the team will go into bidding wars on December 19 in Dubai, the UAE. Despite their recent entry into the league, LSG has displayed remarkable performance, reaching the playoffs in both of their previous seasons.Even when their captain, KL Rahul, was sidelined due to injury in the latter part of IPL 2023, the team showcased resilience and secured a playoff berth.Demonstrating confidence in their existing squad, LSG has kept up with a substantial core, retaining 19 players, which leaves ...
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“Don’t Consider Dropping…”: Gautam Gambhir On His ‘Only Cricket Chat’ With Shah Rukh Khan | Cricket News
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“Don’t Consider Dropping…”: Gautam Gambhir On His ‘Only Cricket Chat’ With Shah Rukh Khan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Gautam Gambhir with Shah Rukh Khan© AFPFormer India batter Gautam Gambhir will be returning to his old IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor for the upcoming season. The 2011 World Cup champion had earlier led KKR to two IPL title in 2012 and 2014. In his seven-year stint with the team, he has taken KKR to new heights and finished as one of the greatest batters of the tournament. Gambhir, who earlier mentored Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 and 2023, recently opened up about his bond with KKR co-owner and Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.Gambhir revealed that how Shah Rukh motivated him during his initial struggles in IPL 2014 after he had decided to drop himself.“In 2014, during the IPL in Abu Dhabi, I began with three consecutive ducks. In the fourth game, I manag...
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Mumbai Indians “Pulled Off Burglary”: R Ashwin On Trade For This Player. It’s Not Hardik Pandya | Cricket News
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Mumbai Indians “Pulled Off Burglary”: R Ashwin On Trade For This Player. It’s Not Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Indian cricket team and Rajasthan Royals star R Ashwin© YouTubeIndia all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has hailed Mumbai Indians (MI) move to trade West Indies star Romario Shepherd from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Shepherd, who played just one game for LSG last season, was traded to MI for his existing fee of INR 50 lakh ahead of the IPL auction. While MI hogged all the limelight for re-signing Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans (GT) as part of an all-cash trade deal, Ashwin feels the five-time champions have "pulled off a burglary" by roping Shepherd from LSG."Mumbai Indians have pulled off a burglary at LSG. Hardik Pandya is himself a well-organized planned heist like we saw in Money Heist. But Romario Shephard was a little pickpocket while walking for a breeze. I fe...
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“How Do I Enter IPL Auction?” Retired England Great’s Cheeky Question Goes Viral | Cricket News
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“How Do I Enter IPL Auction?” Retired England Great’s Cheeky Question Goes Viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction players' list is out. The IPL Governing Council handed the franchise a list of 1166 and after all the franchises gave their wish-list, it was pruned to 333. Out of them, 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas and two from associate nations. The 10 franchises can collectively spend up to Rs 262.95 crore. Among the 77 slots available, 30 are earmarked for the overseas players and Australians will once again be in demand although likes of World Cup winning skipper Pat Cummins, final hero Travis Head, keeper Jos Inglis, star pacer Mitchell Sta...
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IPL Auction 2024: “Mitchell Starc Would Take Away Million Dollars…But If He Backs Away”: Ex-India Star Raises ‘Concerning Factor’ | Cricket News
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IPL Auction 2024: “Mitchell Starc Would Take Away Million Dollars…But If He Backs Away”: Ex-India Star Raises ‘Concerning Factor’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction list is out. The list features 333 cricketers, who are scheduled to go under the gavel in Dubai on December 19, 2023. Out of 333 players, 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas players of which 2 players are from associate nations. The total capped players are 116, uncapped players are 215 and 2 from associate nations. A maximum of 77 slots are now available with up to 30 being slotted for overseas players.INR 2 crore is the highest reserve price with 23 players choosing to be slotted in the highest bracket. 13 players are in the auction list with a base price of INR 1.5 crore.Australia's World Cup-winning stars Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins headline the list of 119 overseas players. Starc, who represented RCB in 2014 and 20...
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Delhi Capitals Finalise Rishabh Pant ‘Captaincy’ Decision For IPL 2024: Report | Cricket News
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Delhi Capitals Finalise Rishabh Pant ‘Captaincy’ Decision For IPL 2024: Report | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Rishabh Pant© BCCI/SportzpicsIndia wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is all set to lead the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). The Delhi-based franchise expects the 26-year-old to be fully fit before the start of the 17th season of the cash-rich domestic T20 league, according to ESPNcricinfo. At the recent camp of the Delhi Capitals in Kolkata before the next edition of the event, Pant went through the paces under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff comprising Ricky Ponting, Sourav Ganguly, and Pravin Amre.According to ESPNcricinfo, the wicketkeeper-batter joined the camp to discuss 'the retention and release of players' ahead of the upcoming IPL 2024 auction on December 19 in Dubai.Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 following which he a...
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IPL 2024 Auction: Only 3 Indians In Rs 2 Crore Bracket, Rs 50 Lakh Category Has… | Cricket News
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IPL 2024 Auction: Only 3 Indians In Rs 2 Crore Bracket, Rs 50 Lakh Category Has… | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Shardul Thakur© BCCI/SportzpicsThe Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction player list has been released, with a total of 333 players set to go under the hammer. The auction, which will be held in Dubai on December 19, will see only three Indian players' names being brought up in the INR 2 crore price bracket. There isn't any Indian player in the INR 1.5 crore and INR 1 crore price brackets. The next category in which Indian players will be auctioned would be the INR 50 lakh category.Indian players in INR 2 crore price bracket:Among the players in the INR 2 crore bracket, the names who made the cut are Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, and Umesh Yadav. Harshal, who was the top wicket-taker in the IPL a couple of seasons ago, was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore....
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IPL 2024 Auction: From Mitchell Starc To Rachin Ravindra, 5 players Who Can Attract Highest Bids | Cricket News
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IPL 2024 Auction: From Mitchell Starc To Rachin Ravindra, 5 players Who Can Attract Highest Bids | Cricket News

[ad_1] With the Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 set to take place in Dubai on December 19, there's widespread speculation about which players may attract the highest bids from the teams involved. As things stand, Englishman Sam Curran holds the distinction of being the most expensive player in IPL history. The all-rounder was roped in by Punjab Kings for a whopping sum of 18.50 crore INR at the IPL 2023 auction, dwarfing Rajasthan Royals' acquisition of Chris Morris for 16.25 crore from 2022.With some of the hottest prospects in world cricket set to go under the hammer at the IPL 2024 auction and several teams boasting a sizable purse, it won't be surprising to see the record broken again this season.Here's a list of the top five players who can fetch premium bids at the IPL 202...
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“Hope He Will Play In IPL”: Sourav Ganguly’s Big Wish For Indian Cricketer | Cricket News
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“Hope He Will Play In IPL”: Sourav Ganguly’s Big Wish For Indian Cricketer | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said he wants to help Tripura to flourish in cricket, besides promoting the state's tourism sector as its brand ambassador. Addressing a press conference, he said he follows Tripura's cricket players and is impressed with Manisankar Murasingh. "I am a cricketer and want to help the state cricket body. I want the state to build a stadium to host big matches. If Guwahati can host India team's matches, why can't Tripura?" he asked."I follow the players who are playing for Tripura, and I am impressed by the way Manisankar Murasingh plays in various tournaments. I hope he will play in IPL," said the former BCCI president.Notably, Manisankar's name was absent from the IPL 2024 Player Auction list.Ganguly signed an agreement with state Touri...
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Indian Premier League Auction List Revealed: Mitchell Starc, Travis Head Return; Rachin Ravindra’s Base Price Is Just… | Cricket News
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Indian Premier League Auction List Revealed: Mitchell Starc, Travis Head Return; Rachin Ravindra’s Base Price Is Just… | Cricket News

[ad_1] The list for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Player Auction has been unveiled with 333 players set to go under the hammer in Dubai on December 19 ahead of the new season. Australia's World Cup-winning stars Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins headline the list of 119 overseas players. Starc, who represented RCB in 2014 and 2015, returns to the Player Auction for the first time since 2018, while Head went unsold ahead of IPL 2023. Meanwhile, Cummins had pulled out of IPL 2023 due to international commitments. Starc was bought buy Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 9.4 crore, but the player decided not to feature due to the same reason.Head, on the other hand, will be demand during the Player Auction, after having inspired Australia to their sixth World Cup title earlie...
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