In the upcoming IPL 2024 auction, 332 players, including 214 Indians and 116 T20 veterans, will vie for spots. Franchises, armed with substantial budgets, like Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, will engage in bidding wars. With a unchanged process, players are categorized into 19 sets based on roles. The auction, featuring both established names and rising talents, holds promise for lucrative deals. South Africa’s 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka and Afghanistan’s 38-year-old Mohammad Nabi add age diversity. Notably, Mallika Sagar makes history as the first female auctioneer in the IPL’s 16-year legacy.