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As the imminent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction scheduled for December 19 in Dubai approaches, enthusiasm and conjecture escalate within the cricketing community. Recently, a total of 1,166 players registered for the much-awaited players’ auction, featuring 830 Indian and 336 overseas stars. Among them, 212 are players with international caps while 909 are uncapped, and 45 belonged to Associate Nations.
As is customary, numerous Australian players have enlisted for participation in the bidding proceedings. Throughout history, Australian players have been pivotal in contributing to the substantial growth of the affluent league. With the tournament embarking on its 17th season, let’s take a glance at some of these Australian stars set to be part of the forthcoming auction.
Australian players registered for IPL 2024 auction with their base price:
Base Price INR 2 crores
The highest base price of INR 2 crores features quite a few familiar Aussie names such as Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, and Steve Smith. Most of these players have relative experience of playing in the cash-rich league.
Abbott is a sought-after all-rounder, showcasing his skills in both batting and pace bowling. Similarly, Cummins, who has been one of the most expensive players in IPL history, is a premium fast bowler with a reputation for delivering breakthroughs.
Hazlewood is a reliable pace option, often attracting attention from franchises looking for a dependable bowler, while Head’s elegant and explosive left-handed batting style makes him an attractive opening prospect.
Inglis, known for his aggressive batting and wicketkeeping abilities, is a promising choice for teams in need of a dynamic wicketkeeper-batter and Starc, with his lethal pace and swing, is a valuable asset for any team seeking a top-tier fast bowler. Smith, a seasoned campaigner in the IPL, brings leadership and world-class batting to the table, making him a player of great interest in the IPL auction.
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Base Price INR 1.5 crore
The base price of INR 1.5 crore has players like Moises Henriques, Chris Lynn, Kane Richardson, Daniel Sams, and Daniel Worrall. Henriques is an experienced all-rounder, known for his ability to contribute with both bat and ball, providing stability to the team and Lynn, recognized for his explosive batting at the top of the order, is a sought-after T20 specialist.
Richardson, a reliable pace bowler, is often targeted by franchises looking for a consistent wicket-taker in the fast-bowling department while Sams, a promising all-rounder, is known for his big-hitting capabilities and effective medium-pace bowling. Worrall is another fast-bowling option valued for his ability to generate pace and movement.
Base Price INR 1 crore
The base price of INR 1 crore feature stars such as Ashton Agar, Riley Meredith, D’Arcy Short and Ashton Turner. Notably, Agar, who is a spin-bowling all-rounder, is known for his left-arm spin and handy lower-order batting. Similarly, Meredith is often targeted by teams seeking genuine pace and aggression in their bowling arsenal.
Short, a dynamic left-handed batter, is renowned for his explosive batting at the top of the order, making him an appealing choice for teams looking for a power-hitting opener. And Turner brings stability and leadership skills to the table, making him an interesting prospect for franchises.
