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IPL 2021 Mega Auction date, IPL 2021 Mini Auction date, all you need to know. BCCI hinted at the IPL2021 Auction date, all you need to know. IPL 2021 auction date February 18, finalized in BCCI Annual General Meeting on 24 December’2020.

IPL auction is today in Chennai. IPL 2021 Auction Live Update

IPL2021 Mega Auction dates:

Dream11 IPL 2020 successfully completed in UAE. On 10th November IPL 2020 got the winner as Mumbai Indians. IPL 2021 Auctions details were also hinted.

IPL 2020 Winner
IPL 2020 Winner | Image Credit: BCCI/IPL

What is the IPL 2021 Auction tentative date and time?
IPL 2021 Auction likely to be held on 18 February 2021. IPL 2021 Auction expected to start by 330 PM India timing.

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Which TV channel will broadcast IPL 2021 Auction? Where I can watch IPL 2021 Auction online?
Star Sport will broadcast IPL 2021 Auction. You can also watch IPL 2021 Auction online streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Chennai super kings Captain and Management had already spoken of changing the core of the side by 2021 IPL. CSK will release the old payers from the squad and buy a mix of young and experienced players. This has been the poorest performance of CSK in the 13 seasons of IPL. Kings XI will also look to include some big names in the bowling unit. Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will also purchase some quality players to strengthen their unit. After loosing eliminator match Royal Challengers Bangalore Director Mike Hesson also said that RCB will have a new squad before IPL 2021.

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Initially, due to the COVID pandemic, there were no hopes of IPL Mega Auctions before 2021 but it seems there is a possibility now for the cash-rich tournament to carry 2021 auctions.

As per the sources, there was a good change of mega auction in the UAE itself after the wrap from Dream11 IPL 2020. But due to the unwillingness from franchise IPL 2021 auction will be organized most probably in February 2021. BCCI called Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 December’2020 to decide the IPL 2021 mega or mini auction date, new IPL teams and many other India team events throughout the year 2021.

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The franchise would be more than happy if BCCI successfully conducts the Auction ahead of 2021 IPL. A lot of eyes will be on the BCCI president to take the decision of Auctions. BCCI would also want to carry out the Auctions to make the competition more thrilling and exciting for the fans and the players.

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IPL Auctions | Image – BCCI/IPL

BCCI had also decided to host IPL2021 in India itself if the COVID situation will be under control and if the vaccine will be in place. However, UAE will be considered as the backup option for cash-rich tournament 2021.

Update: BCC called annual general meeting on 24 December 2020 to take decision to add 2 new teams in IPL and decide the IPL 2021 Auction date.

BCCI got approval from the India government to play IPL 2021 with 50% of the audience.

IPL 2021 Auction Date: 18 February 2020.

BCCI is adding new IPL team before the IPL 2022 Auction not IPL 2021. Tender for a new IPL team will be posted after the PL 2021 completion.

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