The Indian Premier League auction for the 2019 edition will be held in Jaipur on December 18, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed on Monday (December 3). A total of 70 slots are available with a maximum of 50 Indian players and 20 overseas players allowed to be picked.
IPL AUCTION
IPL Auction in Jaipur on December 18
A total of 70 slots are available with a maximum of 50 Indian players and 20 overseas players allowed to be picked for the upcoming auction © BCCI
Kings XI Punjab have the maximum amount left in the purse having released 11 players from their pool. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings can buy just two players - having retained 23 players - and have Rs. 8.4 crores in their bank. Apart from KXIP, Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are also expected to be on a shopping spree.
Mumbai Indians will look to fill just one overseas spot while Knight Riders can buy the maximum number of overseas players - five. Sunrisers Hyderabad have Rs. 9.70 crores in their purse and have three Indian slots and two overseas slots to fill.
The auction is expected to be a short one with just one day designated for the event.
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