How IPL players are selected

Introduction

Indian Premier League is one of the biggest league globally and players from all over the world participate in it. But people are curious to know how the players are selected for auction. To play in their favourite IPL teams. We have seen a lot of Cricketers showing their talent in domestic teams and then getting selected for the international cricket team and. becoming greatest cricketer. IPL is the best way to for cricketers to show their talent to all over the world, because people from all over the world see and participate in IPL. IPL is known for providing great opportunities for players of different nations. For the foreign players, it is an opportunity to show their talent to the diverse audience. Young and emerging players use IPL to gain exposure and recognition at the global stage. They will get opportunity to learn with the international players and work play under their guidance. Experienced coaches and staff. It is also a pathway for players to get selected for the national team. Because national selectors closely monitored the IPL performances. Because there they get whole chance of showing their skill and temperament. At international level. In this article we will understand how the players are selected for auction.  

Let's understand the step by step process of selection of players for IPL auction. 

The first step is player registration- The cricketers who want to participate in the Indian Premier League have first need to register themselves for the auction. This involves submitting their names to IPL governing body And also tell the base price for playing in IPL.

Eligibility for Registering for IPL auction. 

The first criteria is age requirement, so the players must be 18 year old in order to participate in auction. But there is no upper age limit for players. 

• Participation in Ranji Trophy- It will also significantly influence the players eligibility and potential in IPL auction Indian domestic premier first class league. Normally BCCI prefer those players for ipl auction which have taken part in Ranji trophy 3-4 matches. 
• NOC from cricket board- NOC means Non Objection certificate. Which means that their respective cricket boards from which they belong to have no objection in sending that player to IPL auction.
• Base price- They need to submit their base price before participating in auction. It is the price at which there bidding will start. Like base price is 50 lac then the minimum bidding amount will be 50 lakh for the player. 
• Fitness- Player needs to complete the fitness test, for being selected by teams and play IPL so fitness is also must for auction. 

Franchise interest- Then the different franchises will look for the players before the auction they want to bid for. They discuss with team and in this process the the franchises look for past records, Games of the players and see their performance and skill. After, checking all this They create a pool of players who they want to play for their team and need for bidding.

 Auction pool creation- After this, on the basis of registrations made by the players and the interest of franchise, a final list of players is created. Who will be in auction for bidding. This includes a lot of different players, such as capped and handicapped players. It also include people players from another countries.

 Auction event- In an auction, teams are provided a specific budget for bidding for the players. From that specific budget, they make bids on different players they want to buy for their teams. This bidding continues only till one team is left bidding. Then the player is sold to that team. In this auction, the players are announced 1 by 1. And the franchise owners? Place their bets. 

Squad Preparation- After this auction process. The squad is prepared for all the teams in which they include the players which they have brought through bidding. There is a limit  in having a certain number of overseas player in it. There is a limit or minimum and the maximum number of players a team can have in their squad. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Can I play IPL matches without participating in Ranji?

 According to the new rules, led by the BCCI, made playing Ranji trophy matches compulsory. So the players who have not participated in Ranji Trophy matches are not allowed in IPL auction. 

 2. How could someone enter Ranji Trophy?

 For playing Ranji Trophy you need to 1st improve your skills by joining any Cricket Club. If you will you are good then you will be selected for district level tournaments. Then after playing more and giving good performances in district level matches if you have some luck. You may get selected in Ranji Trophy. 

3. Are Ranji Trophy players get paid?

Yes, Ranji Trophy players are being paid by BCCI and it currently pays between 40,000 to 60000 per match fee. A player who plays and participates in all the group matches can earn 11-12 Lakh approximately. 

4. Age limit of Ranji?

 The earlier you start is better because you will get more time to develop skills and be a professional cricketer. But there is minimum age  limit on ranji trophy is 19 years.

 5. What is the age limit for IPL? 

There is no minimum age limit for IPL. But four auctions it's needed that you are 18 years old and played 3-4 Ranji matches.

 6. Did Sachin played Ranji Trophy?

 Yes, Sachin Tendulkar was a part of Mumbai team in Ranji Trophy squad in season 1987- 1988. But didn't get a match to play.

 7. Who is called the third God of cricket? 

There is no definite answer to this question, but according to the batting style and performance, Rohit Sharma is a strong contender for the title.