The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Player Auction is one of the most anticipated events in the cricketing calendar, as it will determine the fate of hundreds of players who are vying for a spot in the lucrative T20 league. The auction will be held on December 19, 2023, in Dubai, at the Coca-Cola Arena 1 . This is the first time that the auction will be held overseas, and it will coincide with the second ODI of India’s tour of South Africa, which is scheduled for the same day in Gqeberha 2 . The auction will feature 333 cricketers, out of which 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas players. Two players are from associate nations, namely Nepal and Scotland. The total capped players are 116, uncapped players are 215, and two are from associate nations 3 . The players have been divided into eight categories, based on their base price, which ranges from ₹2 crore to ₹20 lakh. The highest base price category has 18 players, including some big names like Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Sta...