IPL 2024: In, New Delhi The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the seventeenth iteration of the lucrative league, is approaching following the conclusion of the ICC World Cup. While the tournament is still several months away, franchises are currently in the process of finalizing their squads in preparation for the IPL mini-auction that will take place in Dubai on December 19, 2023. At this time, the ‘IPL Trade Window’ is operational, permitting franchises to exchange players or purchase players in the conventional cash transaction fashion.
The BCCI has announced November 26 as the deadline for player retentions. During the window, only three players have been exchanged thus far.
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SWOT BUYS TO DATE
1) The Lucknow Super Giants traded Romario Shepherd to the Mumbai Indians for 50 lakh rupees.
2) Devdutt Padikkal was traded from Rajasthan Royals to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 7.5 crore.
3) Avesh Khan was traded from Lucknow Super Giants to Rajasthan Royals for 10 crore rupees.
Thus far, only Romario Shepherd has been traded for cash, whereas for the upcoming season, Avesh Khan and Devdutt Padikkal have switched squads.
GAUTI REVERSES ITS ‘HOME’ location to Kolkata.
Gautam Gambhir, a former Indian cricketer who won two IPL titles with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a player, returns for the forthcoming 2024 season as a mentor under head coach Chandrakant Pandit. After a six-year absence, he rejoins the KKR franchise; he spent the previous two seasons with the Lucknow Super Giants.
HOW HARDIK IS ROHIT?
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are rumored to be discussing a substantial swap agreement prior to the seventeenth season of the IPL. Both sides are reportedly considering exchanging captains Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma.
Regulatory IPL Trade Window
1) During the window, franchises may exchange players or conduct cash transactions.
2) Transactions involving the Indian Premier League are subject to the approval or rejection of the regulatory council.
3) Priority is given to obtaining player consent before overcommitting to a cash transaction or swap.
4) Player status does not qualify as icon or marquee status for the trade procedure.
