As teams finalize their rosters following the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai last month, the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) is anticipated to commence on March 22, despite coinciding with the country’s general elections.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has affirmed its commitment to hosting the tournament in India, with a contingency plan to relocate matches if any state encounters challenges in hosting due to justified reasons.
The IPL 2024 auction witnessed notable records, including Australia’s Mitchell Starc becoming the most expensive player in tournament history, secured by Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering Rs24.75 crore.
The auction also experienced a 57% increase in viewership compared to the previous edition.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced that the IPL auction attracted a substantial audience of 22.8 million viewers, surpassing the figures from the 2022 auction.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to begin their title defense under the leadership of MS Dhoni, who, according to CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, is recovering well from a knee injury and is expected to be fit for the upcoming season.
Squads for IPL 2024
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
As the countdown to IPL 2024 begins, fans eagerly await the clash of titans and the unfolding drama that the tournament promises. Stay tuned for more updates on the cricketing extravaganza!
