Talk of a blockbuster trade is rampant as the deadline draws near.
There is a lot of conjecture around a massive trade transaction between two teams as the Indian Premier League (IPL) deadline for player retention and release draws near. Although the teams involved have remained silent, rumors are swirling that a team captain could be traded. There have been several rounds of negotiations, but no agreement has been signed.
It is still unclear whether the parties will reach a consensus, but that information should become clear in the next two days when the retention and transfer window close. Both sides have been contacted by this website, but they have not responded regarding the possible exchange. D-Day is on November 26.
To be able to attend the auction with around Rs 30 crore in finances, Chennai Super Kings are getting ready to release three more players. In addition to Ben Stokes (Rs 16.25), who they have chosen to release, Ambati Rayudu (Rs 6.75), who retired from the IPL last year, has excess. Additionally, the management plans to release Dwaine Pretorius of South Africa, Sisanda Magala of South Africa, and Kyle Jamieson of New Zealand (both worth Rs 1 cr).
It’s possible that players like Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, and even Shardul Thakur will be released, but it’s improbable that the Kolkata Knight Riders will let Andre Russell go, despite rumors to the contrary. The identities of the potential major makeover for the Delhi Capitals are being withheld.
As previously reported, the auction is scheduled for December 19 in Dubai. Prominent World Cup performances such as Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Rachin Ravindra, and Daryl Mitchell, among others, will be up for grabs, with an auction expected to sell up to 50 players. Following the India-England five-Test series, which ends on March 11, the IPL is anticipated to begin in the middle of March.
Meanwhile, it has been revealed that on December 9, Mumbai would host the WPL auction. The league is probably going to take place in February, and each team’s salary cap would be Rs 13.5 crore. Although the locations are still pending, there may be more than one, if not a home-away from home.
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