IPL 2023 Auction: IPL 2023: In what could be a huge headache for the BCCI, the 2023 IPL Auction could be rescheduled as per reports. The BCCI had confirmed that the event would take place in Kochi on December 23, with the retentions announced on November 15. The change could be owed to the unavailability of foreign staff for major IPL sides, due to Christmas festivities. Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
IPL 2023 Auction: IPL Auction to be rescheduled? Franchises to request change in Auction date owing to Christmas, cite ‘unavailability of foreign staff’ – Check out
Franchises are planning to request BCCI for rescheduling the event: Reports
As per several reports, the franchises are now planning to request the BCCI to reschedule the event so that they can have most of their personnel on the table. However, there is no official announcement from the top board as yet. It remains to be seen if BCCI agrees to change the date.
Seven out of ten teams have foreign head coaches in IPL: The main reason for franchises appealing to shift the auction is that seven out of ten teams have foreign head coaches. Without their head coaches, the franchises will have a hard time planning for the upcoming event.
Furthermore, the teams also have foreign influence in other departments with batting coaches, data analysts roped in to make the most of the opportunity. The Christmas season would make it a mean time for the said staff to travel to Kochi, on plan on days in advance despite it being a mini-auction.
Foreign influence in the IPL
- Mumbai Indians: Mark Boucher (head coach), Kieron Pollard (batting coach), Shane Bond (bowling coach), James Pamment (fielding coach)
- Chennai Super Kings: Stephen Fleming (head coach), Michael Hussey (batting coach), Eric Simons (asst coach)
- Delhi Capitals: Ricky Ponting (head coach), Shane Watson (asst coach), James Hopes (bowling coach),
- Lucknow Super Giants: Andy Flower (head coach), Andy Bichel (bowling coach)
- Gujarat Titans: Vikram Solanki (director of cricket), Gary Kirsten (batting coach)
- Rajasthan Royals: Kumar Sangakkara head coach), Lasith Malinga (bowling coach), Trevor Penney (asst coach)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: Mike Hesson (director of cricket), Adam Griffith (bowling coach),
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Brian Lara (head coach), Simon Helmot (asst coach), Muttiah Muralitharan, Dale Steyn (bowling coach),
- Punjab Kings: Trevor Bayliss (head coach), Brad Haddin (asst coach), Jonty Rhodes (fielding coach), Julian Wood (consultant), Charl Langveldt (bowling coach)
- Kolkata Knight Riders: James Foster (asst coach), Ryan ten Doeschate (fielding coach)
All eyes on the squads! 🙌
Here’s how the 🔟 teams stack up ahead of the upcoming #TATAIPL auction 👌 pic.twitter.com/5ckns3Bf0H
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 15, 2022
Earlier in February, the mega auctions were held over a span of two days. However, the mini-auction will be a one-day affair. Most teams have already put their core squads in place and would like to fine-tune ahead of the new edition of the IPL which will follow the old method of home and away games. It must be noted that the teams have retained a total of 163 players, and up to 85 players were released from their respective rosters.
IPL 2023 Auction: IPL Auction to be rescheduled? Franchises to request change in Auction date owing to Christmas, cite ‘unavailability of foreign staff’ – Check out
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