As the 2024 IPL auction approaches, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made significant decisions in releasing 12 players from their roster. Among the notable names are Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das, who were part of the squad in the previous auction. Additionally, the franchise has also let go of Mustafizur Rahman.
Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan, who previously played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, have divergent fates in the upcoming auction. While Shakib and Liton Das, who participated in the last season, are absent from this year's draft, six other Bangladeshi cricketers have eagerly enlisted their names. The players include Mostafizur Rahman, Mahmudullah Riyad, Taskin Ahmed, Shariful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Mehdi Hasan Miraj. The IPL Governing Council unveiled the draft list on Friday.
The IPL auction, scheduled for December 19, has garnered significant attention as the IPL officials have unveiled the comprehensive list of cricketers participating in the event. Notably, three Bangladeshi cricketers have secured a spot on this prestigious list.
Pat Cummins has made headlines at the IPL auction as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the Australian World Cup-winning captain for a staggering 20.5 crore rupees, setting a new record for the highest remuneration in the history of the IPL. While Royal Challengers Bangalore initially showed interest, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious in the price war to secure the services of this formidable pacer.
The ongoing IPL auction has been a spectacle of record-breaking fees, with Pat Cummins initially becoming the most expensive player in the tournament's history. However, this record was short-lived as Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has now set a new benchmark, surpassing his teammate.
