Mitchell Starc and World Cup stars in spotlight at IPL 2024 auction
With a combined purse of $31.5 million, the 2024 IPL player auction on Tuesday is set to make a few lucky players very happy.
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"Great To Keep Series Alive": Jos Buttler On England's 7-wicket Win Over West Indies
Following England's seven-wicket win over West Indies in the third T20I match, skipper Jos Buttler said that it was great to keep the series alive. Speaking at the post-match presentation on Saturday, Buttler gave all the "credit" for the win to Philip Salt after his unbeaten 109-run knock during the run chase. He added that they tried a lot with the ball in the first inning. He also revealed that the wicket was tough for the spinners.
"How Do I Enter IPL Auction?" Retired England Great's Cheeky Question Goes Viral
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction players' list is out. The IPL Governing Council handed the franchise a list of 1166 and after all the franchises gave their wish-list, it was pruned to 333. Out of them, 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas and two from associate nations. The 10 franchises can collectively spend up to Rs 262.95 crore. Among the 77 slots available, 30 are earmarked for the overseas players and Australians will once again be in demand although likes of World Cup winning skipper Pat Cummins, final hero Travis Head, keeper Jos Inglis, star pacer Mitchell Starc are all in Rs 2 crore category.
IPL 2024 Auction: From Mitchell Starc To Rachin Ravindra, 5 players Who Can Attract Highest Bids
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 set to take place in Dubai on December 19, there's widespread speculation about which players may attract the highest bids from the teams involved. As things stand, Englishman Sam Curran holds the distinction of being the most expensive player in IPL history. The all-rounder was roped in by Punjab Kings for a whopping sum of 18.50 crore INR at the IPL 2023 auction, dwarfing Rajasthan Royals' acquisition of Chris Morris for 16.25 crore from 2022.
"Not Ideal": England White-Ball Coach Matthew Mott After Loss Against West Indies In ODI Series
England head coach Matthew Mott has urged fans to be patient with England's new-look white-ball team, considering it is work in progress and stressing that they have had only three opportunities together to play as a group. A new-look, revamped England side succumbed to a four-wicket defeat to West Indies in the third and final ODI to lose the series 2-1 after a miserable ICC Cricket World Cup campaign, which saw the then-defending champions win only three matches out of nine and finish at seventh place.
Sam Curran Redemption As England Thrash West Indies To Level ODI Series
Sam Curran bounced back with a match-winning bowling display as England scored a series-levelling six-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second One Day International in Antigua on Wednesday. Curran was spanked for 98 runs off 9.5 overs on Sunday as England slumped to a four-wicket defeat in the series opener -- the worst ever performance by an England bowler in ODI cricket. But the left arm seam and wing bowler responded superbly on Wednesday, bagging three of the first four wickets as the home side were bundled out for 202 off 39.4 overs in the day/night fixture.
Curran, Buttler back in form as England beat Windies to level series
Sam Curran took three wickets and Jos Buttler scored a half-century to help England claim a six-wicket victory over West Indies in the second one-day international on Wednesday, levelling the three-match series at 1-1.
West Indies vs England 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates
West Indies vs England 2nd ODI, Live Updates:West Indies square off against England in the second ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Antigua. West Indies have already taken 1-0 lead in the series with a win over England in the first match. The Jos Buttler-lead side look for redemption in the second ODI. Earlier on Sunday, Chasing a big target of 326 runs, West Indies rode on Shai Hope's century to secure a 4-wicket victory. Alick Athanaze's 66 and Romario Shepherd's 49 also played a big role in the hosts' triumph. (Live Scorecard)