It’s that time of the year again when renowned cricketers will be in the limelight. The Indian Premier League (IPL) Player Auction — being held overseas for the first time — will see 332 players attracting a bid for a maximum of 77 slots at the Coca Cola Arena here on Tuesday.
The moot question, though, is whether the ₹20 crore mark would be breached for the first time at an IPL auction. With the 2024 Player Auction to be the last before next year’s periodic full squad revamp, the franchises don’t really have to think long-term.