Several skillful players will be available for franchises in the upcoming 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction. This marks the first instance of the event being held overseas since its inception, with Dubai scheduled to host on December 19.

Prior to the auction, the IPL unveiled the official roster of players set to be auctioned. A sum of 333 players has registered, comprising 214 Indians and 119 overseas players. The franchises had already submitted their lists of retained and released players on November 26.

In the auction, homegrown players are highly coveted, forming the majority of the squad. Indian players, whether capped or uncapped, will consistently be sought after, and determining their base price can be challenging given the dynamics of the auction.

Three Indian players who might have set a higher base price for the IPL 2024 Auction:

#3 Shivam Mavi

Shivam Mavi’s career in 2023 has taken an unexpected turn. Following a lackluster 2022 season with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he played only six matches and took five wickets at an economy rate of 10.32, he was released by the team.

However, the Gujarat Titans (GT) acquired him for a substantial ₹6 crore during the IPL 2023 mini-auction, subsequently earning him his first call-up to the national team.

Starting the year impressively with a remarkable 4-22 spell in his international debut against Sri Lanka, Mavi seemed set for a significant role in GT’s title defense in IPL 2023.

Despite expectations, he surprisingly did not feature in any matches during the season and has now been released by the franchise. However, in an interesting turn, Mavi may have undervalued himself by setting a base price of only ₹50 lakh as he re-enters the auction pool.

#2 Shahrukh Khan

Pinch hitters are greatly prized in the league, yet teams expect immediate impact from such players. Shahrukh Khan entered the IPL 2022 mega-auction as one of the most coveted players and was acquired by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for an impressive ₹9 crore.

Unfortunately, his tenure with the franchise did not meet expectations, with only 273 runs scored in 21 matches. The Punjab Kings, reaching the limit of their patience, eventually released the Tamil Nadu star to free up their budget.

Despite facing challenges in the IPL, Shahrukh Khan has remained a reliable performer in domestic cricket, particularly showcasing his prowess in the death overs. Similar to Mavi, he might have underestimated his potential contribution to franchises by setting a modest base price of just ₹40 lakh.

#1 Kartik Tyagi

The young fast bowler had a positive beginning to his career post the 2018 U-19 World Cup. He delivered strong performances with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) during his early years before transferring to the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) after a couple of seasons.

Kartik Tyagi, despite high expectations at SRH under coach Dale Steyn, had limited chances and underwhelming performances, featuring in only five matches since 2022 with two wickets and a poor economy rate. He ranked below T Natarajan and Umran Malik in the team’s hierarchy.

Tyagi, with a chance for a new beginning, attracts attention from franchises due to his success in the Vijay Hazare campaign. Despite being one of the top uncapped Indian pacers, he has set a humble base price of ₹20 lakh, indicating a cautious approach.

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Indian cricket fans are really excited for the India vs Australia ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The Indian team, which has not won an ICC trophy since 2013, has a great chance to break that streak with a strong performance against five-time champions Australia.

With players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Mohammed Shami performing exceptionally well, fans are hopeful that India will clinch the Cricket World Cup title.

Fans’ interest in the Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad has surged, evident in the ticket prices on viagogo.com. A tier 4 ticket is listed at Rs 1,87,407, with an adjacent tier’s ticket at Rs 1,57,421. The least expensive ticket on the site is priced at over Rs 32,000.

Fans have shown immense interest in the Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad

Australia captain Pat Cummins praised India’s exceptional bowler Mohammed Shami, highlighting him as the player who will pose a challenge to the Australian team in the World Cup 2023 final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Shami has made a significant impact on the entire tournament since his debut against New Zealand in Dharamshala. He commenced his campaign with a five-wicket performance against the Kiwis and, in the semi-final, dismantled the Blackcaps batting lineup with a seven-wicket haul.

Shami, with 23 wickets in 5 matches, currently holds the top spot as the leading wicket-taker in the entire tournament and aims to further extend his lead at the summit.

Cummins sang Shami’s praise during the pre-match press conference and said, “I mean they’re all pretty well-rounded in all departments you know the one guy that didn’t play at the start of the tournament who’s done really well is obviously Mohammed Shami he’s a class bowler to right and left armers, so yeah, he’s going to be a big one but again that these are guys we’ve played a lot – so all our batters can draw in moments where they’ve taken on these bowlers and done well.”

Although Shami has been exceptional, Cummins emphasizes that the spinners, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, shouldn’t be underestimated.

“Yeah, I think again, they’re pretty well-rounded. They’ve got five guys that bowl ten overs pretty much every match. I think their spinners have done well through the middle overs, Kuldeep and Jadeja, so they’re going to be a tough proposition like they always are. But you know, they’ve won every game, so they’ve been very impressive,” Cummins added.

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Vikram Rathour, the batting coach, shared a heartfelt embrace with Virat Kohli after the star batter surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries with his impressive knock of 117.

Ravichandran Ashwin kissed Mohammed Shami’s hand, and Yuzvendra Chahal visited the dressing room to congratulate players. Emotions ran high as India secured a spot in the 2023 World Cup final with a hard-fought victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium.

Head coach Rahul Dravid expressed joy, seen smiling and embracing Kuldeep Yadav and Shubman Gill in a video posted by BCCI.

Kohli and Sharma’s dressing room moment reveals Indian team emotions

Vikram Rathour, the batting coach, shared a heartfelt hug with Virat Kohli, marking a special moment as Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries with a splendid 117-run innings.

Shami, who dismantled the Kiwis’ batting lineup, shared a touching moment with Ashwin. Ashwin shook hands and kissed Shami’s hand, expressing appreciation for Shami’s 7-wicket haul in the semifinals.

Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, thrilled by the victory, burst into laughter upon hearing Shami’s response, “jawab deke aya hu mai.” You can watch the video here:

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Shami autographed some bats, and then Chahal met the players, warmly greeting Virat, Bumrah, and Kishan. Kohli had a chat with his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate.

In the game, India chose to bat, posting 397/4 in 50 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma (47 in 29 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Shubman Gill (80 in 66 balls, with eight fours and three sixes) provided a strong start with a 71-run opening partnership.

New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell formed a partnership to bring the Kiwis back into contention. However, Shami’s impressive seven-wicket haul left the Blackcaps struggling, and India secured a 70-run win.

The team India will face in the final is pending, awaiting the outcome of the second semi-final between South Africa and Australia at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

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In the middle of the 2023 World Cup, the Indian cricket team paused their training to celebrate Diwali on November 11. Captain Rohit Sharma, key player Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav were captured in viral photos on social media, posing with their partners during the Diwali festivities.

The Indian cricket team, known as the Men in Blue, will play their final group match against the Netherlands in the 2023 World Cup at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, November 12.

India has been exceptional in the ICC event, winning all eight matches, making them the only team undefeated in the tournament. Following the match against the Dutch, they will encounter New Zealand in the first semi-final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on November 15.

On Saturday, Team India enjoyed Diwali, taking a brief break from their cricket activities. Check out these pictures capturing the Men in Blue’s Diwali festivities. India kicked off their journey in the 2023 World Cup with a challenging six-wicket victory against Australia in Chennai.

Since then, they have continued their success, securing wins against Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, with many of these victories being quite convincing.

If they secure a victory against the Netherlands on Sunday, they will enter the knockout stage without a single defeat.

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“We’ve had six days off” -Rahul Dravid suggests Team India is unlikely to make changes for the Netherlands match

Before the India-Netherlands match, coach Rahul Dravid hinted that there would likely be no changes in the Men in Blue lineup. He mentioned the players had a week of rest, highlighting this as their only game before the knockout stage. 

“I mean, honestly, we’ve had six days off from the last game. So, we’re pretty well rested. We’ve got one game before the semifinal, and the guys are in good shape. That’s all I’ll say without giving away much,” he said.

Regarding the possibility of Prasidh Krishna playing in consideration of the knockouts, Dravid commented:

“So now at this stage, it’s about just focusing on getting the guys who you think are going to be playing in the XI in the best possible space mentally and physically, to be able to play that semi-final and, hopefully, the final if we earn it. So that will be the single-pointed thinking.”

India and the Netherlands have faced off twice in the ODI World Cup, and in both encounters, the Men in Blue emerged victorious.

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The Indian players displayed enthusiasm during their training at Chinnasway Stadium in Bengaluru ahead of the 2023 World Cup match against The Netherlands.

The BCCI shared a video where nearly the entire squad engaged in a game of ‘footvolley,’ blending elements of football and volleyball.

Plastic chairs were used to separate teams, creating a lively and laughter-filled atmosphere during the game. You can watch the video here:

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India hasn’t lost any matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup, winning all 8 games. They are set to play against New Zealand in the semifinals.

India aims to stay focused and avoid complacency in their upcoming match against The Netherlands

The home team has secured the first position in the 2023 World Cup group stage and is expected to compete in the semifinals against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium on November 15.

Despite the match against The Netherlands having little at stake, the Indian team aims to maintain its winning streak and avoid complacency.

Following a week’s rest after the remarkable 243-run victory against South Africa, it remains to be seen whether Captain Rohit Sharma and Coach Rahul Dravid will opt to rotate players.

Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami might be rested to ensure their readiness for the knockout stages. Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna could step in.

Additionally, there’s a possibility of resting Kuldeep Yadav and providing another opportunity for Ravichandran Ashwin.

India has felt the absence of the balance that Hardik Pandya brought to the team. However, the strategy of fielding specialists has proven effective up to this point.

India’s 2023 World Cup Squad:

Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, KL Rahul (wk), Shardul Thakur, Rohit Sharma (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill.

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India and Bangladesh faced off in the current ICC Cricket World Cup at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on October 19. In a distressing event during the game, Indian fans harassed a Bangladeshi supporter named Shoaib Ali, widely known as ‘Tiger Shoaib‘.

A video circulating on social media showed Indian fans mocking him, even tearing apart Shoaib’s Tiger Mascot. This behavior has left cricket fans disappointed, witnessing the disgraceful actions of these Indian fans.

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The unexpected appearance of ‘Tiger Shoaib’ surprises Rohit Sharma during his visit to Pune

Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, made an unexpected visit to the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium during the Bangladesh team’s practice session today, much to the delight of fans.

Despite expectations that Rohit might take a day off, he showed up at the venue in his striking blue Lamborghini, taking everyone by surprise. As the Bangladeshi players were going through their training, Rohit’s arrival caused a buzz among the fans, who gathered around the cricketing sensation.

What stood out was Rohit’s heartwarming interaction with Shoaib Ali, the well-known superfan from Bangladesh affectionately referred to as ‘Tiger Shoaib.’ Rohit, while rolling down his car window, greeted Shoaib in a friendly manner.

“Arey tu yaha agaya (Hey, you’re here!),” Rohit surprisingly asked Shoaib. 

Shoaib, overwhelmed by the gesture, shared, “I was waiting along with some other Bangladeshi fans outside the main gate of the stadium as the team was training inside the ground. Suddenly I spotted a blue car with Rohit Sharma in the driving seat.”

”I shouted his name. The next moment, Rohit stopped his car and spoke to me.This is why he is a big player, he is a very down-to-earth person,” With tears in his eyes, Shoaib said, as reported by The Daily Star.

Bangladesh is facing difficulties in the major tournament. After a strong start with a victory over Afghanistan in their World Cup debut, the Tigers faced defeats against England, New Zealand, and India in their next three matches.

Presently, they hold the seventh position in the ten-team points table. Their upcoming match will be against South Africa in Mumbai on October 24.

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India’s current opening batsman, Shubman Gill, made his way to Ahmedabad on Wednesday, October 11, in anticipation of the highly-awaited 2023 World Cup showdown against Pakistan, scheduled for this Saturday, October 14, at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Gill was absent from the Indian team’s previous World Cup matches due to dengue fever. He has been in recovery since last week and had a brief hospital stay in Chennai as a precautionary measure. Consequently, Gill did not accompany the Indian squad to Delhi for their recent match against Afghanistan.

In a positive turn of events, he was recently seen arriving in Ahmedabad, where India’s next match in the tournament is set to take place. A fan offered a sneak peek of Shubman Gill by sharing a video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

You can watch the video here:

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The unavailability of Shubman Gill has significantly impacted Team India’s top batting order

Shubman Gill has displayed exceptional form in ODI cricket throughout 2023, solidifying his position as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma through impactful performances. In the 20 ODIs played this year, Gill has amassed an impressive 1230 runs at an average of 72.35, which includes five centuries. He currently holds the second position in the ICC ODI batting rankings, just behind Babar Azam.

Prior to the World Cup, many experts had predicted Gill to be the top run-scorer in the tournament. Unfortunately, he was unable to participate in the World Cup due to dengue fever, with Ishan Kishan taking his place in the Indian playing XI for both matches so far.

We eagerly await an update regarding his availability for the India versus Pakistan game in the coming days.

Here’s a look at Team India’s upcoming schedule for the remaining matches in the 2023 World Cup:

– Match 12: October 14 – India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 2 pm IST.

– Match 17: October 19 – India vs Bangladesh at Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune, 2 pm IST.

– Match 21: October 22 – India vs New Zealand at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, 2 pm IST.

– Match 29: October 29 – India vs England at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 2 pm IST.

– Match 33: November 2 – India vs Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 2 pm IST.

– Match 37: November 5 – India vs South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 2 pm IST.

– Match 45: November 12 – India vs Netherlands at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 2 pm IST.

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The BCCI shared an image of the Indian team members proudly displaying the national flag after securing the gold medal in the 2023 Asian Games men’s cricket competition.

Ruturaj Gaikwad captained the Indian men’s cricket team to gold when their final match against Afghanistan was halted due to rain. Furthermore, the Indian women’s team also achieved gold in the Asian Games.

The Indian men’s team secured victory based on their superior seeding. Afghanistan earned the silver medal, and Bangladesh earned the bronze. The team led by Ruturaj Gaikwad secured victory due to their higher seeding in the regional tournament on Saturday.

Indian players celebrated their victory in the Men’s Gold Medal cricket match against Afghanistan at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The Asian Games men’s cricket final was interrupted due to rain

Earlier, the Asian Games 2023 men’s cricket final match at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou was suspended due to rain. Afghanistan had reached 112/5 in 18.2 overs when the game was halted.

India won the toss and chose to bowl first in the Asian Games final. They performed well to limit Afghanistan to 52/5. However, Shahidullah Kamal (49* off 43) and skipper Gulbadin Naib (27* off 24) orchestrated a comeback for Afghanistan.

The pair had accumulated 60 runs for the sixth wicket before the match was interrupted due to adverse weather. Out of the initial five wickets taken for Afghanistan, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Ravi Bishnoi secured one dismissal each, and the fifth wicket, Noor Ali Zadran, was dismissed via a run-out.

Playing XI of Asian Games 2023 final

India’s squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal,Rinku Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar,Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshdeep Singh

Afghanistan’s squad: Zubaid Akbari, Gulbadin Naib (captain),Mohammad Shahzad (wicketkeeper), Noor Ali Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Karim Janat, Afsar Zazai,Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zahir Khan

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Adidas, the official kit sponsors of Team India, is about to unveil the highly anticipated India cricket World Cup jersey. Cricket fans and enthusiasts of the Men in Blue can watch the event on Adidas’ official YouTube channel at 7:30 PM today.

In a special tribute to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, hosted in India, Adidas has given the traditional ODI jersey a remarkable makeover. The iconic three white stripes on the shoulders have been replaced by the vibrant colors of the Indian tricolor.

Notably, the BCCI logo now prominently features two glittering stars, representing India’s historic ODI World Cup victories in 1983 and 2011. Adding an extra layer of excitement to this cricketing event, Adidas has partnered with Indian rap sensation Raftaar to create a special World Cup song.

Adidas is set to reveal a colorful new jersey for Team India’s participation in the 2023 World Cup

Moreover, the campaign video promises to be a visual delight for fans, featuring cricketing icons such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav, alongside passionate Indian cricket fans.

This remarkable Adidas campaign is appropriately titled ‘3 Ka Dream,’ and the sportswear giant describes it as a “testament to the unwavering support of the nation for Team India.”

In their official press release, Adidas beautifully captures the sentiment behind ‘3 Ka Dream,’ expressing that it embodies the collective dream of over a billion Indian fans to witness their team win a third ODI World Cup.

The design elements of the Indian jersey

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The jersey’s design was crafted by Aaquib Wani, a talented individual currently residing in Delhi. Aaquib is a designer who has gained experience working closely with various brands, including Adidas, the official kit sponsor of Team India.

Adidas secured a significant deal with the Indian cricket team, worth a substantial 350 crore rupees for a five-year period, beginning in June and extending until the end of March 2028. 

As part of this agreement, Adidas is committed to paying 65 lakh rupees for each match the Indian team plays. The annual expenditure under this arrangement is estimated at around 70 crore rupees, including royalties from merchandise sales.

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