How excited are you for the upcoming 17th season of IPL 2024 in India? We know everyone is most excited about IPL 2024 as the event is set to start within days.
The first match of the 17th season of IPL, 2024, is set to take place between CSK vs RCB at M A Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk Stadium) in Chennai. So, we have all the exciting news ahead of the start of the IPL 2024 that might be shocking for you.
CSK In Trouble
The first match of the 17th edition of IPL 2024 is set to bring on high action as the match will be held between CSK and RCB. The first match of IPL 2024 is set to take place on 22nd March at Chepauk Stadium, which is the home ground of CSK. But we have some shocking news for the fans of CSK, as a few of its main players will not be taking part in the game.
CSK Player Missing IPL 2024
Devon Conway –
Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first half of the IPL 2024 due to a thumb injury that occurred during the series against Australia. His quickfire knocks and power-hitting will be missed by CSK fans.
Matheesha Pathirana –
Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the initial matches of IPL 2024 for CSK due to a hamstring injury in a recent series against Bangladesh.
Pathirana Mustafizur Rahman –
Rahman will also be missing the matches for CSK due to some injury, as the extent of his injury remains unknown. He is a left-arm seamer who takes wickets at regular intervals if the pitch supports bowling lengths.
As per reports, all the 3 members will be missing matches for CSK in IPL 2024, which is a severe concern for the team. However, Dhoni’s tactics in these challenging times can make the team stronger without much concern about these players.
Dhoni will be back in action again after last year’s IPL season when his pics went viral recently on social media as he attended Anant Ambani’s wedding festivities.
IPL 2024 Mega Auction
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed the IPL mega auction will take place after the 17th season of IPL 2024. The mega auction is where teams get a chance to change the majority of their squad, hoping to win a title. This mega auction is conducted every 3 years, where teams will be allowed to retain only 3-4 players ahead of the mega auction.
IPL Chairman Dhumal even confirmed this time, the mega auction will be bigger than the previous mega IPL auction that was held in 2022. He stated that IPL 2024 may end by May 25th or May 26th, giving just around 12-15 days for the T20 World Cup.
The schedule of only 2-week matches of the season was announced earlier due to a clash with Lok Sabha elections in the coming months. The following match schedule will be announced as soon as the ECI announces the dates of the Lok Sabha elections. The IPL mega auction 2024 date will be revealed in the upcoming months by BCCI.
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Return Of Rishab Pant:
Rishab Pant has been declared as fit and is set to return for IPL 2024. BCCI has confirmed Rishab Pant as fit on 12th March 2024 and will be returning to play as wicketkeeper-batter in IPL 2024.
This could be his chance to secure a spot in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be held after the completion of IPL 2024. To confirm his return to international cricket after a long gap due to an accident, he needs to perform in IPL 2024.
He was met with an accident 14 months ago. He underwent extensive rehabilitation, and now he is ready to take part in the shorter format of the game. Even though he has been declared as fit, it is unclear whether the franchise looks after him as a wicket-keeping option or not. He passed all the fitness tests and batted for hours, along with wicketkeeping in extreme conditions by NCA.
Everyone can watch IPL 2024 on Jiocinema for free in mobile or can watch it on Star Sports over Television.
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