The anticipation for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is building up as the ten franchises have made strategic moves in retaining players ahead of the mini-auction scheduled on December 19 in Dubai. In this article, we delve into the details of retained players, the remaining purse for each team, and the available slots for the upcoming season.

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The Retained Players

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Chennai Super Kings have opted to retain a formidable squad of 19 players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande. The team has a strong core and is gearing up for another competitive season.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Delhi Capitals have retained 16 players, featuring a mix of experienced and young talents: Abhishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, David Warner, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Lungisani Ngidi, Mitchell Marsh, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Vicky Ostwal, Yash Dhul. The inclusion of players like Rishabh Pant and Ishant Sharma ensures a well-balanced squad for DC.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Gujarat Titans, a rising force in the IPL, have retained 18 players, showcasing their commitment to a consistent team structure: Abhinav Sadarangani, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha. The presence of Hardik Pandya and Kane Williamson adds strength to their lineup.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Kolkata Knight Riders have retained 13 players: Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer. KKR looks forward to a strategic approach in the upcoming auction.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Lucknow Super Giants have retained a whopping 19 players: Amit Mishra, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal (T), K. Gowtham, KL Rahul, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Naveen Ul Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton De Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Charak. LSG aims for a stellar performance in the 2024 season.

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai Indians have retained 17 players, maintaining the winning combination that has brought them success in previous seasons: Akash Madhwal, Arjun Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Dewald Brevis, Ishan Kishan, Jason Behrendorff, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, N. Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Rohit Sharma, Romario Shepherd (T), Shams Mulani, Surya Kumar Yadav, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod. The team, led by Rohit Sharma, is ready for another shot at the title.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Punjab Kings have retained 17 players: Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Harpreet Brar, Harpreet Bhatia, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Nathan Ellis, Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Shikhar Dhawan, Shivam Singh, Sikandar Raza, Vidwath Kaverappa. PBKS looks forward to a competitive season with a mix of international and domestic talents.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Rajasthan Royals have retained 17 players: Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan (T), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Sen, Kunal Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, R. Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Sandeep Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal. The team aims for a strategic and well-balanced squad in the upcoming auction.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

Royal Challengers Bangalore have retained 18 players: Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (T), Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Will Jacks. The team is set to build on their strengths and address areas of improvement in the upcoming auction.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Sunrisers Hyderabad have retained 19 players: Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Mayank Agarwal, Mayank Markande, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Sanvir Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad (T), T. Natarajan, Umran Malik, Upendra Singh Yadav, Washington Sundar. SRH aims for a dynamic and competitive squad in the 2024 season.

Remaining Purse for IPL 2024

After retaining players, the franchises have a specific purse limit for the upcoming auction. Let's take a closer look at the remaining purse for each team.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK has a remaining purse of ₹31.40 crore for the IPL 2024 auction. The team will be strategic in utilizing this budget to fill crucial gaps in their squad.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

DC has ₹28.95 crore as the remaining purse for the auction. The team management will focus on smart buys to strengthen their lineup further.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

GT enters the auction with ₹23.15 crore in their purse. The franchise aims to make calculated decisions to enhance their squad's overall performance.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR has a significant remaining purse of ₹32.70 crore, providing them with ample flexibility to make strategic purchases in the auction.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

LSG holds a remaining purse of ₹13.15 crore, and the team will look to make astute choices to complement their retained players.

Mumbai Indians (MI)

MI enters the auction with ₹15.25 crore in their purse. The defending champions will focus on reinforcing their strengths and addressing any weaknesses.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

PBKS has ₹29.10 crore as the remaining purse, offering them a substantial budget to create a competitive squad for the upcoming season.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

RR has ₹14.50 crore in their remaining purse, and the team management will carefully allocate funds to build a balanced team.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

RCB enters the auction with ₹23.25 crore in their purse, giving them significant financial firepower to make impactful signings.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

SRH has a remaining purse of ₹34.00 crore, and the team will focus on strategic acquisitions to bolster their squad.

Available Slots and Auction Dynamics

Number of Players, Overseas Players, and Total Money Spent

IPL 2024 Auction: Key Details

Maximum Players and Overseas Players

According to IPL committee rules, each team can have a maximum of 25 players, with a minimum of 18 players in each squad. Additionally, a team can have a maximum of eight overseas players, with a limit of four overseas players in the playing 11.

FAQs

1. How much money has been spent in retaining players for IPL 2024?

The total money spent to retain 173 players was ₹737.05 crores.

2. What is the purse limit for teams in IPL 2024?

The purse limit for each team in the IPL 2024 is ₹100 crore.

3. How many slots are available for the IPL 2024 auction?

The ten franchises have to fill 77 slots, including 30 reserved for overseas players.

4. How many overseas players can a team have in the playing 11?

Each team can have a maximum of four overseas players in the playing 11.

5. When and where is the IPL 2024 mini-auction scheduled?

The IPL 2024 mini-auction is scheduled on December 19 in Dubai.

As the IPL 2024 auction approaches, the franchises are gearing up for a competitive bidding war to secure the best talent. The retained players, remaining purse, and available slots set the stage for an exciting season ahead. Stay tuned for live updates on TutorialTo.com and witness the teams shaping their destiny for IPL 2024.