In the mini auction of IPL 2023, every franchise will enter with a different requirement. If someone wants a fast bowler, then an all-rounder will bet on a wicket-keeper batsman.
Dwayne Bravo has been associated with Chennai Super Kings for a long time
The mini auction for IPL 2023 is going to happen on Friday. There is a lot of difference between the mega auction held last year and the auction going to be held this year. Last time when the teams entered the auction, they had only three players each. He had to prepare a complete team. Although this time the situation is different. On the basis of last year’s performance, the teams released some players and retained some. Now the need of each team is different, according to which they will bid.
Some team needs a captain and some need a wicketkeeper. Some want a fast bowler, some an all-rounder. However, each team will have to fulfill its requirement according to the remaining money in its purse and the slots available in the team. This time the amount in the purse of the team is also different. In such a situation, the auction is going to be very interesting.
Mumbai Indians
The most important thing for Mumbai Indians is to find a replacement for Kieron Pollard. This all-rounder has been with the team for a long time. However, this time he announced his retirement from the league and has become a part of the coaching staff of the team. In such a situation, Mumbai would like to buy a player like him in the auction.
Sunrise Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad is about to enter the auction with the biggest purse. He is in a difficult position due to the exclusion of Nicholas Pooran. He needs a captain, a wicket-keeper batsman, an opener, an all-rounder at this time. It has 13 slots.
Gujarat Titans
The team of Gujarat Titans does not need much change in its squad. However, after the departure of Lockie Ferguson, they will need a foreign fast bowler. At the same time, he is also in search of an opener. The current champion will enter the auction with Rs 19.25 crore.
rcb
RCB has not released any of its main players. However, in the auction, his eyes will be on the fast bowlers. At the same time, he would also like an explosive batsman. RCB has only Rs 8.75 crore in its purse, in which it can buy seven players.
Punjab Kings
There is also a lot of money in the purse of the Punjab Kings team. There are 9 players left in their team. The team had released Mayank Agarwal this time. They now need a middle order batsman, a fast bowler all-rounder, an Indian fast bowler and a spinner.
Rajasthan Royals
Last year’s runner-up Rajasthan Royals will mainly focus on the middle order batsman. Their top order is playing very well but there is a need for a good player in the middle order. Along with this, there is also a need for an all-rounder so that the bowling can also be strengthened. He has 13.3 crore rupees in his purse.
Kolkata Knight Riders
This time KKR included three players by trading them. He has the least amount of money in his purse. They need a middle order batsman, as well as a wicketkeeper and opener. He does not have a good option for death bowling as well.
Chennai Super Kings
The Chennai Super Kings team will look for a replacement for Dwayne Bravo and a backup for Dhoni in this auction. Along with this, he will also need a middle order batsman. Talking about bowling, he would also like a foreign and Indian fast bowler.