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[Saba Sports News] The article details the upcoming IPL 2024 auction, highlighting its schedule for December 19 in Dubai, and the registration deadline for players on November 30. Over 700 players, including top performers from the ODI World Cup 2023, are expected to register.
The auction involves notable cricketers like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and others, with franchises required to shortlist players post-registration. The BCCI anticipates around 70 players being sold, with total transactions expected to be around INR 262.95 crore. The ten franchises have 77 slots available, including up to 30 for foreign players.
The article also mentions key players like Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and Josh Hazlewood, and notes the IPL’s schedule starting in late March, post the India vs England Test series. The early schedule is set to assist in T20 World Cup 2024 preparations.