The IPL 2020 auctions will see 29 vacant overseas spots being filled in Kolkata on December 19. However, some of the biggest overseas names will not be a part of the auctions as they were retained by their respective franchises. The likes of AB De Villiers, David Warner, Lasith Malinga, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard among many others went onto become the pillars of the teams they have represented. Malinga, Warner, Pollard and Narine have been part of IPL winning sides. All of these
Over the years, overseas cricketers have played a big part in helping IPL franchises win titles. Lasith Malinga, Sunil Narine, Rashid Khan, David Warner, Kane Williamson, Chris Gayle, AB De Villiers are prominent examples of players who have made headlines in the IPL with their performances. The IPL 2020 auctions in Kolkata on December 19 will be an eventful evening for the overseas players as there are 29 spots to be filled up by them. The auctions will be a captivating event with
There is immense anticipation regarding the upcoming IPL 2020 auctions among the fans of Indian cricket. A total of 971 players will go under the hammer in Kolkata on December 19 which will start the prelude to the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League. While there is excitement around the new bunch of players who will be participating in the auctions for the first time there are some players who might go unsold in the upcoming auctions. The reasons for the exclusion
The IPL 2020 auctions are just around the corner with all the teams deciding on the strategy they would keep in place for the event. Franchises have almost identified the players they need to buy in order to complete their squad and fill their loopholes. Here's a look at one player from each franchise who should have been retained by their franchise Chris Lynn (KKR) Lynn was a part of the KKR franchise since 2014 before they decided to part ways with the
As many as 971 players have been listed for the upcoming IPL 2020 auctions to be held in Kolkata on December 19, 2019. Joe Root and Mitchell Starc were among the big names who decided to opt out of the auctions. Glenn Maxwell who opted out of IPL 2019 has enlisted his name ahead of the auctions this year. He took a break from international cricket after the 2019 World Cup due to mental health problems and is targeting a comeback via the
Having discussed six teams so far and the players they might look to target in the upcoming auctions, we get down to the final two teams Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. Mumbai and Chennai are the two teams who look the strongest after the initial transfer window with the core of their team sorted. Rajasthan, on the other hand, have released as many as 11 players and are looking to form the squad from the scratch. Here are the three players MI might
The two teams in focus in this segment of IPL 2020 auctions are Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both these teams met in the IPL 2016 final with Hyderabad getting the better of Bangalore. Over the years, the strategies employed by both these teams in the tournament have been totally opposite to each other. While RCB has packed their team with batting stars, SRH has been a bowling heavy side with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan leading the attack. Since 2015, David
The IPL 2020 auctions will be most crucial for Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab who are still looking for their maiden IPL title. Over the years, their record in the competition has been far from good and both the franchisees would like to rewrite the script this time around. In this article, we analyze players who will be in the radar of both these franchises in the upcoming auction in Kolkata on December 19. Lets first look at the three players KXIP
The IPL 2020 Auctions is just around the corner and hence the anticipation regarding it is increasing every moment among the Indian fans. The franchisees having retained and released certain players in the transfer window have certainly done their homework as the players they are eyeing to buy in the upcoming auctions in Kolkata on December 19. However, there are four players who are set to miss going under the hammer in the auctions for various reasons. Let's have a look at them.
The IPL 2020 auctions is the next big thing coming up before the end of the year on December 19 in Kolkata. Franchisees have retained the core of their side in the recently held transfer window while releasing some players as well. Moving into the auctions now the focus of all the franchisees will be to make a complete team and plug the loopholes if any. As we start to dig deep into the auction analysing players that each team would need as
The IPL 2020 auctions are just around the corner as the hype and the focus regarding the next IPL season is already becoming a talking point. Ahead of the auctions in Kolkata on December 19, as many as 11 players have been traded and several players have been released by their respective franchisees in order to develop a stronger squad than previous seasons. Ahead of the auctions in Kolkata, here is a look back at the most expensive player from each auction in
The ever-changing facets of the Indian Premier League in terms of squads, captains, support-staff, coaches and even home grounds is what keeps the intensity and interest among the fans alive. The world's top franchise league cricket will enter into its twelfth season in 2020. Ahead of the start of the season, five teams have decided to opt for new coaches while three have decided to retain the old ones. Here are the complete details about the coaches of all the teams in IPL
The initial transfer window for the IPL 2020 auctions to be held in Kolkata on December 19 is now over. All the teams have retained and released players maintaining the core of the team. Like all the teams, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad also went through the process and have retained the core of the side. Here's is how both the teams look like after the initial transfer window. Mumbai Indians (MI) The four-time IPL champions have taken some tough calls ahead of
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore have opposite histories in the IPL. While one team has won the title three times, the other team is still looking for their maiden IPL title. These two teams have rich history of playing against each other in the competition as well. IPL 2020 could be a season of either of these two teams depending on how well they fare in the upcoming auctions. While CSK has won 16 matches against their rivals, Kohli's team has emerged
The transfers ahead of IPL 2020 auctions in Kolkata on December 19 is now complete. All the teams have finalized their squads going into the auctions on December 19 in Kolkata. While there have been big names who have been released by their franchises after a long stay, certain experienced players have been retained as well. Here's a look at how the squads of Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals look after the initial transfer window. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) One of the
All the Teams of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises has announced the list of their Retained and Released Players before the IPL Auction on Friday, 15th November. This League usually happen in April-May each year and the Auction of IPL 2020 will be held in Kolkata on December 19, 2019. All the franchises were allowed to keep 82 Crore for purchasing players but in this Year 2020 they were allowed to keep 85 Crores. IPL organizer set a rule of kitties Balance for
The transfers ahead of IPL 2020 auctions in Kolkata on December 19 is now complete. Big names and some IPL stalwarts including the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ajnkya Rahane and Trent Boult amongst others have been released. In this write-up, we will have a look as to how the teams stand after the initial phase of transfers. We will start with Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab. Both these sides have the worst record in the leagues past eleven seasons. The Capitals had
