IPL 2024 Auction: Uncapped players who might spark a bidding war between RCB and MI

The IPL 2024 auction will be held on December 19 in Dubai. There is a buzz about this mini-auction as many big names, both India and overseas have registered to go under the hammer.

A total of 1166 players have registered for the auction which will be the last mini-auction before next year's mega auction. There are 77 slots up for grabs and 30 of them would be overseas players. The 10 teams can collectively spend Rs 262.95 crore.

While the focus might be on capped players from both India and overseas, two of the biggest franchises- Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)- will look at the uncapped Indian players’ list. This might be to fulfill their quota of players and get some good players for decent money.

Here are 3 uncapped players for whom both RCB and MI might get into a bidding war in IPL Auction:

3. Hrithik Shokeen

Hrithik Shokeen had a good two seasons with the Mumbai Indians. He played 13 matches and picked 5 wickets at an economy of just over 9. In his young career, Shokeen has 12 wickets in 18 matches for Delhi. Apart from Piyush Chawla, Shokeen had the potential to be MI’s spin core along with Kumar Karthikeya. However, MI decided to release him to free up funds to get Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans. 

RCB needs a good Indian spinner as well and might go after Hrithik Shokeen, as they need a decent spinner after releasing Wanindu Hasaranga. After Yuzvendra Chahal, RCB have not invested in any good spinner and at 23 years of age, Shokeen is the best bet for them.