CRICKET
Ahead of the IPL 2023 auction, here are the key areas that every franchise needs to address, major concerns, and how they can be resolved.
The most anticipated event of the year-end, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 auction will take place on December 23 in Kochi with all ten franchises of the cash-rich league set to come together for an epic faceoff.
With the 16th edition of IPL set to begin in late March, all the franchises are going to battle it out among themselves to complete their respective squads.
As many as 405 players are set to go under the hammer, however, since every franchise has already retained their core group of players, and a franchise can only have up to 25 players in their squads, only 87 slots are remaining to be filled.
Out of them, only 30 overseas players can be bought in total.
READ| BCCI Central Contracts 2022-23: Good news for Hardik Pandya, Surya? Players who may be axed
Mumbai Indians:
After a difficult season last year, MI must look for a replacement for Kieron Pollard, Cameron Green may perhaps fit the bill. A third pacer to complement Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer could be needed, as well as a recognised spinner like Adil Rashid
Chennai Super Kings:
Similar to MI, CSK also struggled for consistency last term. They also will be without stalwart Dwayne Bravo, and a successor for him would be high on the agenda. Sam Curran could be the answer to that, while a replacement for Robin Uthappa is also needed. N Jagadeeshan has been in sublime form and must be bought back, while they can also consider players like Mayank Agarwal and Manish Pandey.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
After seeing Virat Kohli struggle up top last year, buying an opener should be on the card for RCB, which will allow Kohli to bat at number 3 again. Mayank Agarwal again could come in handy. They also need to add a pacer to work in tandem with Josh Hazlewood, someone like Jaydev Unadkat could address that issue.
Delhi Capitals:
Finding a replacement for Shardul Thakur would be an issue, due to the lack of pace-bowling all-rounders. Cameron Green could be high on their agenda, while a backup for Rishabh Pant would be needed after they let KS Bharat go.
Gujarat Titans:
After trading Lockie Ferguson to KKR, Gujarat Titans need to add some pace battery, while they could also target an opener to partner Shubman Gill, and a middle-order batsman.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
While the batting seems sorted, a pacer to compliment Lockie and Shardul would be high on the agenda for the two-time champions, and a wicketkeeper as well, Nicholas Pooran may well be a good pick for that role.
Lucknow Super Giants:
An overseas all-rounder would be of high demand as far as LSG are concerned, whereas a middle-order batsman, someone like Kane Williamson could add more steel to their batting, whereas they also need a pacer after the departures of Dushmantha Chameera and Andrew Tye.
Punjab Kings:
Punjab Kings need to replace Mayank Agarwal, they may well go for Kane Williamson and an overseas all-rounder like Green or Ben Stokes.
Rajasthan Royals:
While the Sanju Samson-led unit has most of their bases covered, they may go for an all-rounder, and an overseas batsman, as well as an Indian middle-order batsman. They might as well plot a homecoming for Ben Stokes.
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Last but not the least, SRH have a lot to do. They need to get themselves a captain, someone like Mayank Agarwal could do well for them. A spin bowler would also be needed, while they may also go back for Pooran, but on a reduced salary. Also, an overseas all-rounder would add to the team's balance.
WWE Crown Jewel 2024: Full match card, timing, live streaming details - All you need to know
IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli scripts history in Mumbai Test, becomes first player in world to...
This 51-year-old woman leaves husband to marry 30-year-old Indian security guard
Mukesh Ambani's best plan for Jio users, 200GB data, 90 days of unlimited calls at just Rs...
'Thanks for...': Abhishek Bachchan's viral statement amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Anantnag
21-Day Mars, Moon simulation in Ladakh
Prashant Kishor's fee for advising in one election will leave you shocked, it is Rs...
Dua Padukone Singh: Here's how Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh named their baby girl
Another BIG move by Mukesh Ambani, set to provide some help for debt-ridden Ghana as Reliance Jio...
J-K: Gun battle breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Srinagar's Khanyar
Noel Tata takes BIG decision at TCS after Ratan Tata's death, plans to hire...
'Will chop them up...': Mithun Chakraborty hits out at TMC’s Humayun Kabir at Kolkata rally
Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi-NCR AQI turns ‘very poor’ as city wakes up to toxic smog post-Diwali
Gautam Adani's next BIG step: Adani Power stops Bangladesh’s power supply due to...
Indian troops start patrolling Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh following India-China disengagement
Amy Jackson announces first pregnancy with husband Ed Westwick, flaunts baby bump in adorable pics
In THIS Indian village, families live with cobras, the reason is...
Hardik Pandya flaunts his special 'World Champion' ring after being retained by MI, video goes viral
Happy Govardhan Puja 2024: Top 50 WhatsApp wishes, messages, quotes for loved ones
Despite massive Diwali opening, is Singham Again paying the price for banking on huge star cast?
Shah Rukh Khan's heartfelt gesture towards jewellery store staff wins internet, watch
DNA TV Show: Public calls out celebrities’ hypocrisy on Diwali pollution
Fashion designer Rohit Bal dies at 63: Last year, he was on ventilator for heart ailments
BCCI scraps India's intra squad warm-up game ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, reason revealed
Legendary fashion designer Rohit Bal dies at 63 after prolonged illness
Another terrorist attack in J-K, militants shoot two non-locals in Budgam
Meet Anish Sarkar, world's youngest FIDE-rated chess player at 3 years
Bigg Boss 18: These two wild cards to enter Salman Khan's show, get into heated argument on stage
Fact check: Did Abhishek Bahchan tie knot with Nimrat Kaur amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai?
Govardhan Puja 2024: History, significance, Puja timings; why it is celebrated after Diwali?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Birthday: Kajol pens heartfelt wishes for actress, calls her…
Dhirubhai Ambani played matchmaker for Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, he did...
Amid Diwali festivities, UPI sets new record in October with transactions over…
PM Modi's BIG attack on Congress: 'Making unreal promises is easy but...'
Singham Again box office collection day 1: Ajay Devgn film beats Kartik Aaryan-starrer, earns Rs...
'Always fun to...': Google CEO Sundar Pichai shares why Diwali is his 'favourite time of the year'
Why Rishabh Pant and Delhi Capitals parted ways ahead of IPL 2025 auction? Report makes huge claim
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', 'Singham Again' banned in Saudi Arabia; know why
Delhi Government announces public holiday for THIS festival, find details here
Despite festive season, Rs 7.90 lakh cars lying unsold, it is worth...; here's the reason
'CSK Ne Chaal Chal Di': Ex-India star takes humourous dig at franchise’s decision on MS Dhoni
IPL 2025: 23-year-old Agra cricketer gets staggering salary increase of 6900 per cent, to earn.....
Nita Ambani turns 60: Know Mukesh Ambani's wife's lavish lifestyle, income, houses and more
NASA shares Diwali wishes with a cosmic twist, reveals Hubble image of...
What is an onion bomb? One killed, six injured in firecracker explosion in Andhra Pradesh
Meet IIT-JEE topper with AIR 1, who scored 341 marks in JEE Advanced, went on to pursue...