IPL 2024 retentions dropped many bomb shells as some huge names had been launched by the franchises. From Cameron Green‘s departure to Royal Challengers Bangalore to Hardik Pandya‘s reported return to Mumbai Indians, this mini public sale will probably be game-changer for a lot of groups. Another surprising launch got here within the type of Ben Stokes, who opted out of IPL 2024 as a consequence of workload administration. He was purchased by five-time champions Chennai Super Kings for a whopping complete of 16.25 crores final yr however featured solely in two matches for the crew.

Former India batter Aakash Chopra said that the MS Dhoni-led facet would not have retained Stokes even when he had taken half in IPL 2024.

“Ben Stokes has said that he won’t play in the IPL. Were Chennai going to retain him? That’s a big question. In my opinion, they weren’t going to do so. Would any other team have bought him for 16.25 crores? My two cents – it was not going to happen,” said Chopra on his Youtube channel.

“So he did the right thing. I don’t know if it’s strategic or anything. Why should we comment on it? The truth is that 16.25 crore rupees are suddenly freed there. Ambati Rayudu has retired. So you have 20 crore rupees and you will get five crores in any case when the purse is increased,” he added.

The retention record contained all the foremost names and it additionally confirmed that captain MS Dhoni will probably be main the facet as soon as once more within the upcoming season.

Among the launched gamers, Kyle Jamieson, Sisanda Magala and Dwaine Pretorius had been the foremost overseas gamers.

Among the Indian gamers who weren’t a part of the retention record, Akash Singh was a giant exception after taking part in fairly just a few matches final season. Bhagath Varma and Subhranshu Senapati had been additionally launched by the franchise.

The IPL public sale will happen on the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on December 19. Following the retentions, CSK may have a handbag of INR 32.2 crore within the public sale.