IPL 2024 Auction: Four domestic cricketers who will trigger bidding war during IPL mini-auction on December 19

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IPL 2024 auction is around the corner and like every year, there will be some monumental names up for grabs at the auction table.

Along with some reputed international names, some young domestic players are going to be auctioned and some of them may turn out to win a fortune. In the recently concluded Mushtaq Ali Trophy, we have witnessed some top talents emerge in the national fold, and some of them may go on to cash on in the upcoming auction.

IPL 2024 Auction: Four Domestic Players who may attract bids

Harvik Desai

Age: 24
Team: Saurashtra
Role: Wicketkeeper Batter

Harvik Desai has been a top performer for Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Desai scored 336 runs in the tournament at an average of over 67. The Saurashtra opener has been a top-notch scorer for them and is known for his hard-hitting batting up top. At just 24 years of age, Desai is touted to be one of the next stars in the domestic circuit and he has already shown plenty of potential. His work behind the wicket is pretty good, which makes him an even more lucrative option in the IPL auction market.

Teams who may bid for Harvik Desai: Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Abhimanyu Easwaran

Age: 28
Team: Bengal
Role: Batter

Abhimanyu Easwaran's IPL dream may turn into reality in this auction. The Bengal player has changed his style of batting radically with a much more aggressive approach, and it has paid dividends for him. Easwaran at the top for any team is a good player to have, and he had an excellent SMAT 2023 as well. Hence don't be surprised if he gets more than one taker in the auction.

Teams who may bid for Abhimanyu Easwaran: Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals

Atit Sheth

Age: 27
Team: Baroda
Role: All-Rounder

Ait Sheth's rise in the SMAT 2023 was proportional to Baroda's excellent campaign. Baroda finished as runners-up, and Sheth took a prolific part in their run. Sheth, who is an all-rounder, picked up 18 wickets in the tournament with an average below 15.

His medium-pace bowling coupled with his destructive batting lower down the order makes the Baroda player a complete package. Hence teams who demand multifaceted players can eye bringing the Baroda player on board.

Teams who may bid for Atit Sheth: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders

Shams Mulani

Age: 26
Team: Mumbai
Role: All Rounder

Shams Mulani was part of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the past. He didn't find a chance in his previous IPL stints, but Mulani was excellent for Mumbai in the SMAT.

His left-arm spin along with his batting has been a big weapon for Mumbai and any IPL team would be keen to avail the player. Mulani has also grown to the game this season and looks a much potent threat. Hence the Mumbai-born can be an asset for any team in the IPL.