XtraTime Web Desk: Good news for the cricket fans in Kolkata as the IPL auction 2020 will be held on December 19 in Kolkata. It is for the first time that the BCCI has decided to conduct the auctions at a new venue, going away from the tradition of holding the hugely-followed Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Bengaluru. According to a reports, the 2020 IPL auction will be the last small one before franchises disband next year and prepare to assemble fresh squads from 2021. In 2018, the last big auction took place in January when franchises were allowed to retain as many as five players before the auction.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals were also in talks with Rajasthan Royals over signing Ajinkya Rahane for IPL 2020.
With a mega auction set for 2021, all 8 franchises will not shy away from signing horses-for-courses players in the upcoming auction.
Funds remaining ahead of IPL 2020 Auction
Chennai Super Kings – Rs 3.2 crore, Delhi Capitals – Rs 7.7 crore, Kings XI Punjab – Rs 3.7 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders – Rs 6.05 crore, Mumbai Indians – Rs 3.55 crore, Rajasthan Royals – Rs 7.15 crore, Royal Challengers Bangalore – Rs 1.80 crore, Sunrisers Hyderabad – Rs 5.30 crore.