Preparations for the Indian Premier League 2024 have begun. Teams are preparing to release and retain players. Sunday was set as the last day for this. All 10 teams including Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are working on it. There is some important news regarding Hardik Pandya. According to media reports, Pandya might leave Gujarat and return to Mumbai. Many players are being watched, including Pandya.
If we talk about Chennai Super Kings, Ben Stokes will not play this season. He is struggling with injuries. Ambati Rayudu is about to bid farewell to cricket. Therefore, CSK can release both players. Kylie Jameson, Sisanda Magala and Dben Pretorius could also be released. Delhi Capitals have released Manish Pandey and Sarfaraz Khan. Riley Russo, Rovman Powell and Kamlesh Nagarkoti are also eligible for release.
Big changes are being witnessed at Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans. If reports are to be believed, Hardik Pandya will say goodbye to Gujarat. He can join Mumbai Indians. The team can also release Matthew Wade, Dasun Shanaka and Pradeep Sangwan. KKR can release Lockie Ferguson, Shardul Thakur and Shakib Al Hasan.
Lucknow Super Giants can release Sandeep Warrier, Arshad Khan and Chris Jordan. Punjab Kings can release Matthew Short, Shivam Singh and Harpreet Brar. Rajasthan Royals may release Jason Holder, Navdeep Saini, KM Asif and Kunal Singh. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore will also release many players.
What is noteworthy is that all IPL teams have to decide on the names of all players by Sunday evening at 4 p.m. A team can consist of a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 25 players. It is necessary to include 8 foreign players.
