Decoding the IPL Auction 2024: All You Need to Know about the 'Mini' Event on December 19.

Discovering the IPL Auction 2024: Comprehensive Information on the Player Auction Taking Place in Dubai on December 19.

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Every year, one event that creates significant buzz, if not more, is the IPL auction. Evolving into an annual tradition, the IPL auction has garnered widespread attention, especially with its live broadcast. Whether it's a massive affair like the 'mega auction' in 2022 or a smaller scale event, auctions never fail to capture attention. The dynamic process of franchises vying for players to optimize their squads for the upcoming Indian Premier League season is always captivating to watch.

But don't be misled by the term 'mini.' While the IPL 2024 auction may not be as extensive as the mega auction, the quantity and caliber of players available make it a noteworthy and star-studded event. Considering all aspects, here's an overview of what to anticipate from Tuesday's grand affair.

How many players will be up for bidding?

In another significant statistic, a total of 332 players have enlisted for the IPL 2024 auction. Initially, an impressive 1166 names were submitted, but the 10 franchises collaboratively narrowed down the selection to just over 300 players, reducing the original count by 833 cricketers. The 77 available slots will be distributed among all the teams. Out of the 332 players, 214 are Indian, and the remaining 116 are foreigners. To delve deeper into the categorization, 116 are capped players, 215 are uncapped, and two players hail from associate nations.

How much money is available in total for the teams?

All 10 franchises have a total of ₹262.95 crore to spend in order to build their ideal squads. Among them, Gujarat Titans boast the largest purse of ₹38.15 crore, thanks