IPL 2019: Jaipur to Host IPL Auction on December 18

The auction of the twelveth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held in Jaipur on December 18 (Tuesday). However, there are only 70 slots available to end the auction for the next year IPL.  These 70 slots will be distributed with 50 Indians and 20 overseas players. However, it is understood that the auction will be a one-day affair.

Although, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not given any official statement regarding the matter. The franchises have already been informed about the confirmation. Moreover, the representatives of the eight franchises will be briefed about the entire proceedings a day before the auction.

The eight franchises are left with a total available purse of Rs 145.25 crore. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) need to fill only two spots (both Indians), and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) has 15 slots available (11 Indians and four overseas). However, Preity Zinta’s team is left with the highest number of players to be filled in among all the franchises in IPL.

Moreover, the BCCI has not yet confirmed the venue for the next year’s cash-rich tournament. With the dates of the general elections yet to be announced, there is not much clarity. In addition to it, some of the franchises are preferring UAE over South Africa as the possible venue for IPL 2019. In their communication with the BCCI, they have cited time difference and logistical issues as the few reasons.

But then, the 2019 World Cup is scheduled from May 30, 2019; the Indian Premier League might likely to begin on March 29 and go till the second week of May 2019. But there are talks that the league may start a week early.

Salary cap available: Rs 145.25 crore

Player slots available: 70 (Indian 50, overseas 20)

Number of players retained: 130 (Overseas players: 44)

Total money spent: Rs. 510.75 crore