IPL 2023 Auction Date: BCCI unlikely to change auction date despite multiple franchises’ requests

The 2023 IPL auction is just a few days away. This time, according to the information received from BCCI, there will be two auctions in the same year. Let us not forget that a full auction for the 2022 IPL edition took place in February this year. The first auction of this year’s IPL will be a mini one. This auction will include players released from 10 franchises along with newly registered players. This IPL 2023 auction will be held on 23rd December in the beautiful city of Kerala, Kochi. The BCCI has informed us that they will not accept the request of some franchises to change the date of the IPL 2023 auction.

IPL 2023 Auction Date
IPL 2023 Auction Date

As reported earlier by iplcricketnews, multiple franchises requested the BCCI change the IPL 2023 auction date due to Christmas. But BCCI did not accept it. A top BCCI official told a press conference that the board is unlikely to accept the request due to logistical issues. The IPL 2023 auction will be held on December 23 in Kochi as per the BCCI’s decision.

BCCI officials tell a leading newspaper that “we understand that some officials of some franchises will be out of the country for the Christmas holidays.” But the chances of us changing the date are very low. The IPL 2023 auction requires a significant amount of planning. Changing the date would mean re-planning everything.

Main Reasons:

why did franchises want to change the IPL 2023 auction’s date?

If you don’t know, let me inform you that most of the team members of this year’s IPL are foreigners. Some foreign members of the franchise staff, therefore, plan to spend the Christmas holidays in their home countries. This is why franchises of IPL 2023 were requesting BCCI to change the date of the IPL 2023 auction.

Seven out of ten IPL team has overseas head coaches

The main reason some franchises have requested to change the IPL 2023 auction date is that seven of the ten teams in the 2023 edition of the IPL have foreign head coaches. Apart from the head coach, many of the team’s staff members, such as the batting coach, bowling coach, and data analyst, are foreigners. Without their head coach, it will be difficult for the franchises to plan for the upcoming IPL 2023 tournament.

Foreign Head Coaches and Staff Members of IPL 2023:

Team nameForeign Head Coaches and Staff Members
1) Mumbai IndiansMark Boucher (head coach), Kieron Pollard (batting coach), Shane Bond (bowling coach), James Pamment (fielding coach)
2) Chennai Super KingsStephen Fleming (head coach), Michael Hussey (batting coach), Eric Simons (asst coach)
3) Royal Challengers BangaloreMike Hesson (director of cricket), Adam Griffith (bowling coach)
4) Sunrisers HyderabadBrian Lara (head coach), Simon Helmot (asst coach), Muttiah Muralitharan, Dale Steyn (bowling coach)
5) Delhi CapitalsRicky Ponting (head coach), Shane Watson (asst coach), James Hopes (bowling coach)
6) Lucknow Super Giants Andy Flower (head coach), Andy Bichel (bowling coach)
7) Gujarat Titans Vikram Solanki (director of cricket), Gary Kirsten (batting coach)
8) Rajasthan RoyalsKumar Sangakkara (head coach), Lasith Malinga (bowling coach)
9) Punjab Kings: Trevor Bayliss (head coach), Brad Haddin (asst coach), Jonty Rhodes (fielding coach), Julian Wood (consultant), Charl Langveldt (bowling coach)
10) Kolkata Knight RidersJames Foster (asst coach), Ryan ten Doeschate (fielding coach)
IPL 2023 Auction Date

The IPL 2023 mini-auction will be a one-day affair. Most of the Indian Premier League teams have already established their main squads and are looking to fine-tune ahead of the new edition of the IPL in 2023, which will follow the old system of home and away games. The most important fact is that the teams retained a total of 163 players and released 85 players from their respective rosters.

IPL 2023 Auction Time Limit:

BCCI has fixed December 15 as the last day for registration of all players. Although it will be a mini auction and some franchisees will face budget constraints. However, the focus of this mini-auction is on some familiar faces like young talent Sam Curran, amazing all-rounder Ben Stokes, and devastating batsman Cameron Green. Besides, former England Test captain and one of the greatest batsmen of this era, Joe Root, has also registered for the auction.

IPL 2023 Auction Date
Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Cameron Green, and Joe Root ( the main attraction of the IPL 2023 mini-auction)

A BCCI official told a conference that “December 15 is the last date for player registration for IPL 2023.” We expect some top players to be listed here. As for the auction date, December 23 is tentatively fixed. We are discussing some franchise requests and are still thinking about advancing the date. But many other factors are involved here. “We will take a final decision only after discussing it with all the stakeholders.”

Remaining Purse:

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rs 42.25 Cr
  • Lucknow Supergiants: Rs 23.35 Cr
  • Mumbai Indians: Rs 20.55 Cr
  • Punjab Kings: Rs 32.20 Cr
  • Chennai Super Kings: Rs 20.45 cr
  • Delhi Capitals: Rs 19.45 Cr
  • Gujarat Titans: Rs 19.25cr
  • Rajasthan Royals: Rs 13.20 Cr
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rs 8.75 Cr
  • Kolkata Knight Riders: Rs 7.05cr.

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Conclusion

The IPL 2023 auction is just a few days away. This time, according to the information received from BCCI, there will be two auctions in the same year. The auction of IPL 2023 will be held on 23rd December in the beautiful city of Kerala, Kochi. Some franchises have requested that BCCI change the date of the IPL 2023 auction. because most of the team members in IPL 2023 are foreigners. Some foreign members of the franchise staff, therefore, plan to spend the Christmas holidays in their home countries.

In a press conference, BCCI says they will think about it and also they will take a final decision only after discussing it with all the stakeholders.

FAQ

Will there be an IPL auction in 2023?

The IPL 2023 auction is just a few days away. This time, according to the information received from BCCI, there will be two auctions in the same yearThe first auction of this year’s IPL will be a mini one. This auction will include players released from 10 franchises along with newly registered players. This IPL 2023 auction will be held on 23rd December in the beautiful city of Kerala, Kochi.

As per the reports received by the BCCI, the IPL 2023 is going to start on March 25 and conclude with a grand finale on May 28. The 16th edition of the IPL will begin on March 25 with a spectacular grand opening ceremony and a match is between Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders.

As per the reports received by the BCCI, Rahul Chahar was bought by one-time champion team Rajasthan Royals for 5.5 Crore INR. While young Indian talent Ishan Kishan was bought by five-time champions Mumbai Indians for Rs 15 Crore. Bangladeshi pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman was bought by Delhi Capitals for his base price of Rs 2 Crore in IPL 2023.

However, the focus of this mini-auction is some familiar faces like young talent Sam Curran, amazing all-rounder Ben Stokes, and devastating batsman Cameron Green. Besides, former England Test captain and one of the greatest batsmen of this era Joe Root has also registered for the auction.

The IPL 2023 auction will be held on December 23 in Kochi as per BCCI’s decision.

If you don’t know, let me inform you that most of the team members of this year’s IPL are foreigners. Some foreign members of the franchise staff, therefore, plan to spend the Christmas holidays in their home countries. This is why franchises of IPL 2023 were requesting BCCI to change the date of the auction.

Legendary South African batsman Mark Boucher is the current head coach of Mumbai Indians.

A BCCI official told in a conference that “December 15 is the last date for player registration for IPL 2023 auction. We expect some top players to be listed here. As for the auction date, December 23 is tentatively fixed. We are discussing some franchise requests and are still thinking of advancing the date. But many other factors are involved here. We will take a final decision only after discussing it with all the stakeholders”.

Rs 20.45 cr is the remaining purse of the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings.