IPL 2023 Auction: Gujarat Titans Trying To Swap Lockie Ferguson With Shivam Mavi Of Kolkata Knight Riders Ahead Of IPL 2023 Mini-Auction

The Gujarat Titans (GT) are considering the possibility of acquiring Shivam Mavi from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in exchange for speedster Lockie Ferguson. The option to trade players is currently in effect, and by November 15th, the teams must provide a list of the players they have retained and released. 

Following the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, the two-time champions released the New Zealand pacer. When the pacer was up for bid during the IPL 2022 mega auction, the franchise did not, however. 

To obtain his services for 10 crores, Gujarat Titans outbid Delhi Capitals (DC), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). 

Gujarat Titans Looking To Strengthen Indian Pace Attack

Ferguson had a respectable first season with Gujarat Titans but was replaced midway through the season by fellow speedster Alzarri Joseph after his injury problems started to flare up once more. 

The current Indian fast bowling lineup of Gujarat Titans, which consists of Mohammad Shami, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, and Darshan Nalkande, suggests that the defending champions may be looking to strengthen it. 

Mavi, who KKR repurchased in the mega-auction, had a forgettable campaign because the team couldn’t agree on their desired starting lineup. The U-19 World Cup participant changed positions frequently. In the 2022 season, he participated in six games and claimed five wickets at a 10.32 economy rate. 

KKR, which also features Pat Cummins, Andre Russell, Chamika Karunaratne, and Tim Southee, could certainly use an international pacer. 

IPL Franchises Required To Submit Player List By November 15 

In advance of the IPL 2023 season, franchisees are free to make as many retentions as they choose.

The franchise’s bankroll for the mini-auction will be increased by the amount used to purchase a released player the season before. 

The site has not yet been chosen, but the event is scheduled for December 16. For the first time in the competition’s history, the organizers are considering the possibility of holding the auctions abroad. 

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