All The Excitement Surrounding The IPL Auctions

The IPL or Indian Premier League is set to commence soon and this has created a flutter in the global sporting arena. People cannot wait to see their favorite stars in action or go head to head against one another. The Indian Premier League has taken sport to a new dimension altogether. The Indian Premier League has always thrived on just the right dose of drama and glamour, as intrinsic parts of this league. From celebrity owners to reports and off field special events, there is plenty to keep the IPL buff occupied between matches. Alongside, there are many varieties of tickets. Regular ones usually start from Rs. 500 while premium VIP tickets can go up to Rs. 20, 000 and even more! These tickets give one access to the VIP and press boxes and refreshments that come with the same.

Alongside, premium tickets give one the scope to observe celebrity team owners, other stars and enjoy all the action in the best possible ambience. Add to that after parties, celebrity gossip, and regular viewer on and off field events and sumptuous prizes and you get the picture. The IPL has now turned seven and the 2014 edition promises to be hotter than before. You can celebrate IPL 2014 in style with cool team merchandise and sporting equipment. Deck out in your favorite team colors and cheer lustily for your favorite franchise this season. Be the envy of your friends with autographed caps, jerseys and other team memorabilia. You can buy all of this stuff online without spending unnecessary time and energy.

The upcoming IPL auction has generated a lot of interest, as it always does. This year, a total list of 233 capped players from almost 10 countries has been distributed for the eight IPL franchises. There are about 46 Indian capped players who have been pegged at the top basic price point of Rs. 2 crore or 20 million. This list features the likes of Virender Sehwag, Yusuf Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, Pragyan Ojha and Dinesh Karthik. There are many international players in the same bracket as well. This includes last IPL and Ashes star Mitchell Johnson, Steven Smith and Brad Haddin along with Kevin Pieterson. Surprise omissions from the list include Jos Buttler, Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes.

The 2014 IPL auction could see a bidding war for Kevin Pieterson after Delhi decided not to retain him, Virender Sehwag and David Warner. It goes without saying that Delhi will have the maximum purse to spend at the auctions. The top draws this season include Alex Hales, the number 1 ranked T20 batsman and of course, Corey Anderson, New Zealand’s all-round sensation. There could be a war over Sehwag and Warner as well while Mitchell Johnson is almost certain to pick up lucrative bids from multiple franchises too. Mumbai chose to retain Lasith Malinga and Harbhajan Singh instead of this star speedster and many franchises will be looking to cash in on the opportunity as well!