IPL 2024 Player Retentions Finalized: Franchises Complete Squad Selections and Budget Allocations
Mumbai, March 21, 2024: The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have concluded their player retentions for the upcoming 2024 season, setting the stage for an exhilarating edition of cricket’s premier tournament. With the retention window now closed, teams have solidified their squads and are readying themselves for the thrilling competition ahead.
In total, 173 players have been retained across the 10 franchises, encompassing a mix of seasoned veterans, promising youngsters, and international stars. The retentions reflect each team’s strategy to maintain a balanced and competitive lineup for the upcoming season.
Here’s a breakdown of the player retentions by each franchise:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): CSK has retained 19 players, including 5 overseas players, while still holding a substantial portion of their salary cap for future acquisitions.
Delhi Capitals (DC): DC has opted to retain 16 players, including 4 overseas players, ensuring a well-rounded squad for the upcoming campaign.
Gujarat Titans (GT): GT has retained 18 players, including 6 overseas players, striking a balance between retaining core players and remaining flexible within the salary cap.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): KKR has retained 13 players, including 4 overseas players, leaving ample room within their salary cap for strategic signings in the auctions.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): LSG has retained 19 players, including 6 overseas players, making significant investments to construct a formidable squad for the season.
Mumbai Indians (MI): MI has retained 17 players, including 5 overseas players, managing their budget effectively while retaining key personnel.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): PBKS has retained 17 players, including 6 overseas players, positioning themselves well for the auctions with a balanced squad.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): RCB has retained 18 players, including 4 overseas players, and possesses considerable financial flexibility for further squad enhancements.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): RR has retained 17 players, including 5 overseas players, utilizing their budget wisely to maintain competitiveness.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): SRH has retained 19 players, including 5 overseas players, and with a significant salary cap available, they have the means to strengthen their roster further.
With a total expenditure of Rs. 737.05 crores on player retentions, including 50 overseas players, the IPL reaffirms its status as a global cricketing powerhouse.
As attention shifts to the upcoming auctions, cricket fans eagerly anticipate the strategic moves and acquisitions that will shape each team’s final lineup. The stage is set for IPL 2024, promising yet another season of enthralling cricketing action.
Stay tuned for further updates and developments through the official IPL channels.
Certainly! Here’s the table based on the provided data:
| Franchise | No of Players | No of Overseas Players | Total money spent (Rs.) | Salary cap available (Rs.) | Available Slots | Overseas Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 19 | 5 | 68.6 | 31.4 | 6 | 3 |
| DC | 16 | 4 | 71.05 | 28.95 | 9 | 4 |
| GT | 18 | 6 | 76.85 | 23.15 | 7 | 2 |
| KKR | 13 | 4 | 67.3 | 32.7 | 12 | 4 |
| LSG | 19 | 6 | 86.85 | 13.15 | 6 | 2 |
| MI | 17 | 5 | 84.75 | 15.25 | 8 | 3 |
| PBKS | 17 | 6 | 70.9 | 29.1 | 8 | 2 |
| RCB | 18 | 4 | 59.25 | 40.75 | 7 | 4 |
| RR | 17 | 5 | 85.5 | 14.5 | 8 | 3 |
| SRH | 19 | 5 | 66 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 173 | 50 | 737.05 | 262.95 | 77 | 30 |
This table provides a comprehensive overview of the squad sizes, allocation of overseas players, total money spent, salary cap available, and the number of available slots for each franchise in the IPL 2024 season.
JAY SHAH
Honorary Secretary, BCCI
