The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the 2024 season kicked off at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 19 (Tuesday), witnessing an eventful day marked by substantial team investments. Delhi Capitals (DC), striving for their maiden title after six playoff appearances, are determined to make a potent squad for the IPL 2024 season, especially with Rishabh Pant's return to the forefront.
In the IPL Players Auction 2024, DC secured England's batter, Harry Brook, for Rs 4 crore. Previously released by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) before the auction, Brook became the focal point of a bidding battle between DC and Rajasthan Royals.
DC's head coach, Ricky Ponting, expressed pleasant surprise at securing Harry Brook for INR 4 crore, considering his base price of INR 2 crore. Ponting remarked, "We got a couple of players we wanted. We were a bit surprised with Brook's price. Getting him for the price we did allows us to go for Indian players and a foreign fast bowler," in an interview with Star Sports.
Additionally, the Capitals also added South Africa's wicketkeeper, Tristan Stubbs, for INR 50 lakhs, following his release by Mumbai Indians ahead of the retention process.
Brook, having been purchased for INR 13.25 crore by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) previously, couldn't replicate consistent performances in IPL 2023, despite batting in various positions.
Here's the updated list of players acquired by Delhi Capitals at the IPL 2024 Auction:
Delhi Capitals complete squad for IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant, Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.
Delhi Capitals squad strength for IPL 2024: 25
Overseas players in Delhi Capitals squad for IPL 2024: 8
Delhi Capitals players bought at IPL 2024 Auction: Harry Brook (Rs. 4 crore), Tristan Stubbs (Rs. 50 lakh), Ricky Bhui (Rs. 20 lakh), Kumar Kushagra (Rs. 7.2 crore), Rasikh Dar (Rs. 20 lakh), Jhye Richardson (Rs. 5 crore), Sumit Kumar (Rs. 1 crore), Shai Hope (Rs. 75 lakh), Swastik Chhikara (Rs. 20 lakh).
Delhi Capitals Remaining purse at IPL 2024 Auction: Rs. 9.9 crore
Delhi Capitals Total player slots available at IPL 2024 Auction: 0
Delhi Capitals Total overseas player slots available at IPL 2024 Auction: 0
Players retained by DC ahead of IPL 2024 Auction: Rishabh Pant, Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar.
Players Released by DC: Aman Khan, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Manish Pandey, Mustafizur Rahman, Phil Salt, Priyam Garg, Rilee Rossouw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan