IPL 2023 Auction: Despite the Christmas Holidays the CEO of Rajasthan Royals Jake Lush McCrum and RCB analyst Freddie Wilde reached Kochi for the upcoming IPL Auction. The IPL auction for the 16th edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place on December 23 in Kochi, Kerala. Ahead of the marquee event, a total of 87 players were released by various franchises as most of them are eyeing to revamp their squad for the next edition. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Auction LIVE with InsideSport.IN
Before the auction day, the franchises met with the IPL governing council members on December 21. On this day, the franchises will get some clarity on players’ availability. Another set of meetings will be on December 22 (Thursday) with broadcasters to have a mock auction.
IPL 2023 Auction: Despite Christmas holidays, RR CEO & RCB’s analyst arrive in Kochi for auction, many overseas staff to miss, Follow LIVE Updates
✈️ 📍 Touchdown in Kochi 🇮🇳 @RCBTweets #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/Rve5MiY1A5
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) December 21, 2022
RR CEO Jake LushMcCrum and RCB analyst Freddie Wilde have reached the coastal city. The 10-team franchise meet and mock auction will be held on Thursday. The D-DAY is scheduled in Kochi on 23rd December (Friday). BCCI has booked two floors of the Grand Hyatt in Bolgatty island in Kochi for IPL Auction 2023. The mini-auction will be a 7-hour affair with an hour of break in between on December 23.
- 10 Teams have already retained 163 Players
- Auction will be conducted for 87 SLOTS
- 30 SLOTS are left for foreign cricketers
- Total Player Purse left with franchises – 206.5 CR
- Franchises have already spent 743.5 Crores on players
On our way to Kochi 🛫
2 days to the #IPL2023Auction
Great to be walking in with such a strong squad already, but who would our #RoyalsFamily like added to the group?
— Jake Lush McCrum (@JakeLushMcCrum) December 21, 2022
For the next season, a total of 991 players originally registered for the cash-rich league but only 405 players will go under the hammer. Out of which, a maximum of 87 slots are available to be filled by the 10 franchises. Thus, there’s a lot of tension in the air as all the teams are currently brainstorming to find the best possible combination for the new season.
Foreign influence in the IPL
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- 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)
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