IPL Auction 2021: Here We Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions About The IPL Auction 2021
With the IPL Auction 2021 around the corner, many fans are curious about the details regarding the Auction. Here we answer your FAQ's and all things you need to know regarding IPL Auction 2021.
IPL’s 14th season is set to be played from April 11, 2021. The eight teams would be working on their strategies and IPL Auction is one such event where the teams meet to pick new players in their squad to bolster their chances at winning the IPL.
The BCCI released a press statement recently which read: “The VIVO IPL 2021 Player Auction list is out with a total of 292 cricketers set to go under the hammer in Chennai on February 18th, 2021. 1114 cricketers had initially registered for the auction. The final list was then pruned after the eight franchises submitted their shortlist of players.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big Names, Big Draws in VIVO <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLAuction?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel='nofollow'>#IPLAuction</a> 2021! 👌<br><br>How will these players fare? 🤔 <a href="https://t.co/TmZJxBEzoZ" rel='nofollow'>pic.twitter.com/TmZJxBEzoZ</a></p>— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1360195870881320967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel='nofollow'>February 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Here we answer all your top queries regarding the IPL Auction 2021.
Will IPL 2021 Auction happen?
Yes, the IPL Auction for 2021 will take place on 18 February 2021 at 15:00 in Chennai. A total of 292 players have been chosen to undergo the hammer.
Will Suresh Raina play IPL 2021?
Yes, Suresh Raina will play the IPL 2021 as he is retained by his old team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). As he is retained, he won’t be a part of the IPL Auction 2021.
Will IPL 2021 have 10 teams?
No, the IPL 2021 will only have the eight traditional teams. Although not confirmed, but it’s being said that in IPL 2022, 10 teams would be part of the competition.
Is IPL 2021 mega auction?
No, the BCCI confirmed that the Auction on 18 February will be a mini-auction. The full-fledged mega auction will probably take place next year during the IPL Auction 2022 when there would be ten teams taking part in the competition.
How many overseas players are allowed in IPL squad?
There are only eight overseas players allowed to be in a team roster, while four can play in the final eleven as per the rules of IPL.
Who is the most expensive Indian player to be auctioned for IPL 2020?
Pat Cummins! He was bought for a huge sum of rupees 15.50 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL Auction 2020.
If you have more querries, do write to us and let us know. We will try to answer your questions regarding IPL 2021.
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