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All franchises will take part in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, which will take place in Dubai prior to the league’s 17th season debut. 19 December 2023. Every franchise will get an opportunity to rebuild their teams in the main event and enter the next tournament with confidence. There is still INR 31.40 crore in the bank account of the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Ben Stokes, who commands a premium price, was one of the eight players the Yellow Army dismissed before the auction. CSK will try to get several elite players with a substantial amount still in their wallets. In order to bolster their squad and win the IPL 2024 championship, CSK may aim to sign three players at the business event.
In the 2024 IPL auction, CSK may bid on these three capped players.
1. Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan, who was not selected for the Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) retention list, would be sold on December 19 for a starting price of INR 40 lakh. The 28-year-old is renowned for his powerful striking, and if he continues to fulfill his incredible potential, he may draw CSK’s attention during the forthcoming match.
Shahrukh is accustomed to the circumstances at MA Chidambaram Stadium because he plays cricket for Tamil Nadu in India’s domestic league. In pivotal home games, the Super Kings can crush their opponents by leaning on their talent and expertise. Despite the fact that the right-handed batter did not make the most of his skill throughout his three seasons in the game, CSK is renowned for producing their top players.
Serving in Punjab from 2022–2023, he has only amassed 426 runs at an average of 20.29 in 33 games. In the event that CSK wins Shahrukh at the next auction, he may be assigned to fill the job of lower middle-order match-finisher.
2. Josh Hazlewood
In the 2020 and 2021 editions, Australia’s Josh Hazlewood played for CSK. He took 11 wickets in nine matches at an economy of 8.37 during CSK’s fourth title victory in 2021. In order to bid a hefty sum in the next auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) recently broke up with Hazlewood.
After RCB made their move, CSK might be persuaded to sign Hazlewood for the 2024 campaign. In the Australian team’s 2023 World Cup victory, the 32-year-old contributed 16 wickets at an economy rate of 4.81 in 11 matches, demonstrating his outstanding form. Noticing his form, CSK may not think twice about spending a significant sum of money on their former mainstay. In 27 matches, the Australian veteran has claimed 35 wickets at an economy of 8.06, which speaks to his overall bowling record in the lucrative league.
3. Harry Brook
After failing to meet the high expectations of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2023 edition, England batsman Harry Brook was placed on the team’s release list prior to the auction. The 24-year-old’s strike rate in 11 matches during the 2023 IPL was 123.38, yet he could only muster 190 runs.
The SRH team management was eventually forced to break ways with him due to his lackluster batting performance. Brook has put forward his name for the Dubai auction, with a starting price of INR 2 crore. Still, given his incredible hitting ability, he could fetch high prices at the auction.
Prior to the auction, CSK severed their relationship with Ben Stokes, and they intend to bolster their middle order with a reliable batsman. In order to replace their Test captain, the reigning champions may decide that Brook is the ideal player and may put up a bid to sign the young star.
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