IPL auction 2023: BCCI has booked two floors of Grand Hyatt Hotel Kochi at Bolgatty Island in Kochi for the IPL auction 2023. This mini auction has been fixed for 7 hours. In between which there will be a break of one hour. The IPL Governing Council members will hold a meeting with the franchises ahead of the auction day on December 21. Due to this, the franchise will get some clarity on the availability of players. There will also another set of meetings on December 22 with the broadcasters for the mock auction.

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IPL auction 2023-

  • 10 teams have already retained 163 players.
  • The auction will be conducted for 87 slots.
  • There are 30 slots left for overseas cricketers.
  • The total player purse left with the franchise is – 206.5 crores.
  • The franchises have already spent Rs 743.5 crore on players.
  • The entire IPL auction of 991 players has taken place.
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First-time IPL will have two broadcasters

For the first time, IPL will have two broadcasters. While Star Sports Network will telecast the IPL auction live, JioCinema will have IPL 2023 live streaming. Hence, there may be a change in the proceedings. The team owner and some support staff will reach Kochi on December 20–21.

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BCCI books two floors of Grand Hyatt Hotel Kochi at Bolgatty Island in Kochi

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BCCI seeks clarification from Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board

There is no clarity yet on the availability of England and Australian players. There will be some clarity on the players in the meeting on December 21. The BCCI has sought clarification from Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). With Australia leading the way for a WTC final spot, the NOC could be an issue for the players.

Most Test players, including Ben Stokes, will miss the playoff stage in IPL 2023 as England play Tests against Ireland from June 1.

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How much money is left in the purse of all the teams?

Mumbai Indians: Rs 20.55 crore
Chennai Super Kings: Rs 20.45 crore
Delhi Capitals: Rs 19.45 crore
Rajasthan Royals: Rs 13.2 crore
Lucknow Super Giant: Rs 23.35 crore
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rs 8.75 crore
Gujarat Titans: Rs 19.25 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rs 7.05 crore
Punjab Kings: Rs 32.2 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs 42.25 crore