Mon Nov 04 07:24:54 UTC 2024: ## IPL Auction Headed for Big Shake-up as Star Players Become Available
**Hyderabad, India:** The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set for a major shakeup as several star players, including some of Australia’s top cricketers, will be entering the upcoming auction. The deadline for teams to retain players passed overnight, with many franchises opting to release key figures in favor of a fresh start.
Among the notable Australian players who were not retained are **Mitchell Starc**, the most expensive player in last year’s auction, **Cameron Green**, **Glenn Maxwell**, **David Warner**, and **Marcus Stoinis**.
Only two Australians were retained: **Pat Cummins** and **Travis Head**, both by the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
This development sets the stage for a highly anticipated auction, with teams vying for the chance to secure some of the game’s biggest names. The auction is expected to take place in late November or early December.
**South African Heinrich Klaasen** has become the most expensive player retained in IPL history, with Sunrisers Hyderabad paying $2.73 million for the wicketkeeper-batsman. This surpasses the previous record of $2.02 million paid to Virat Kohli by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2017.
Other notable players who will be available at the auction include England’s **Jos Buttler**, South Africa’s **Faf du Plessis**, and India’s **Rishabh Pant** and **KL Rahul**.
The IPL has become a major force in global cricket, attracting top players from around the world and transforming the sport’s economic landscape. This year’s auction promises to be another exciting chapter in the league’s history, with teams seeking to build championship-winning squads.
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