IPL Auction Buzz: Shakib and Liton's Exclusion Raises Eyebrows, Mahmudullah Heads Bangladeshi Contingent

Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan, who previously played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, have divergent fates in the upcoming auction. While Shakib and Liton Das, who participated in the last season, are absent from this year's draft, six other Bangladeshi cricketers have eagerly enlisted their names. The players include Mostafizur Rahman, Mahmudullah Riyad, Taskin Ahmed, Shariful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Mehdi Hasan Miraj. The IPL Governing Council unveiled the draft list on Friday.

SBS Desk

December 02, 2023

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IPL Auction Buzz: Shakib and Liton's Exclusion Raises Eyebrows, Mahmudullah Heads Bangladeshi Contingent

The auction for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled for December 19, with a total of 1166 cricketers from various countries, including India, vying for selection. Notably, among the six Bangladeshi cricketers listed, Shakib Al Hasan, an IPL veteran with considerable experience, is conspicuously absent from the roster. Likewise, Liton Das, who played only one match for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous season, is also excluded, having been released before the Kolkata auction.

The Bangladeshi contingent in the IPL draft comprises Mahmudullah Riyad, Hasan Mahmud, Shariful Islam, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Mostafizur Rahman, and Taskin Ahmed. Mustafiz has set the highest base price among them, standing at Rs 2 crore.

Indian cricketers dominate the auction list, with 830 players from the country registering their names. In total, 336 cricketers from various nations have thrown their hats into the ring, with 212 boasting international playing experience. Additionally, there are 909 cricketers yet to make their debut, including 45 from allied countries.