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The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is generating buzz, and teams are making moves through trades and potential releases.
Avesh Khan is set to move from Lucknow Super Giants to Rajasthan Royals.
In exchange, Devdutt Padikkal will join Lucknow Super Giants from Rajasthan Royals.
This trade addresses the needs of both teams, with RR gaining a talented fast bowler in Avesh Khan, and LSG acquiring a solid top-order batter in Padikkal.
– There are reports suggesting that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) may release Ben Stokes into the auction pool
Stokes, who was bought for Rs 16.25 crore in the last auction, is likely to undergo knee surgery, raising doubts about his availability for IPL 2023.
If Stokes communicates that he may not participate in the next IPL, CSK could release him to free up Rs 16 crore for the upcoming auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may release New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson.
Ferguson, who was bought by Gujarat Titans (GT) for Rs 10 crore, was traded to KKR last year. However, KKR might release him in the upcoming auction.
There are rumors on social media suggesting that KKR might release their star all-rounder Andre Russell.
Russell has been a key player for KKR, and if this speculation is accurate, it would be a significant move.
Delhi Capitals (DC) are expected to release Manish Pandey and Sarfaraz Khan to bolster their budget for the auction.
Pandey was bought for Rs 2.40 crore, and Sarfaraz was acquired for Rs 20 lakh in the previous auction.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) may release Harshal Patel, a key player for the team.
Patel had an impressive performance in the previous season, but team dynamics and budget considerations could lead to his potential release.
These developments indicate the strategic moves teams are making to optimize their squads ahead of the IPL auction.