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KKR should go big for Stokes with Russell being banned.

Franchises will be reluctant to go big, because after this season, squads get re-set again, and all have to be released again..

but yeah i do agree

Malinga fit for IPL. Recovered on time.

What a surprise.

Starc has pulled out.

dan08 wrote:Starc has pulled out.

Sacrificed millions for Test cricket .

RCB without Starc makes it tough to getbits first IPL trophy win.

Smith replaces Dhoni as Pune captain

Adi wrote:

dan08 wrote:Starc has pulled out.

Sacrificed millions for Test cricket .

RCB without Starc makes it tough to getbits first IPL trophy win.

Or, having a career beyond just playing the odd T20 tournament.

Making_Splinters wrote:

Adi wrote:

dan08 wrote:Starc has pulled out.

Sacrificed millions for Test cricket .

RCB without Starc makes it tough to getbits first IPL trophy win.

Or, having a career beyond just playing the odd T20 tournament.

His reasons being giving himself rest. Big loss to RCB though.

"At this point in time after a long summer and with a big tour of India still ahead I think it is in my best interests, both physically and mentally, for me to have a break, spend time with my family and take the opportunity to work on getting back to full fitness," he said.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Bangalore and I certainly hope to be back playing for them in the future and wish them all the best in this year's IPL," he added.

Adi wrote:

Making_Splinters wrote:

Adi wrote:

dan08 wrote:Starc has pulled out.

Sacrificed millions for Test cricket .

RCB without Starc makes it tough to getbits first IPL trophy win.

Or, having a career beyond just playing the odd T20 tournament.

His reasons being giving himself rest. Big loss to RCB though.

"At this point in time after a long summer and with a big tour of India still ahead I think it is in my best interests, both physically and mentally, for me to have a break, spend time with my family and take the opportunity to work on getting back to full fitness," he said.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Bangalore and I certainly hope to be back playing for them in the future and wish them all the best in this year's IPL," he added.

Indeed, it's actually pretty pleasing to see a player put the longevity of their career above a short term pay off.

Auction is scheduled for tomorrow.

Smith will get some Aussies in Pune Super Giants as he has got captaincy and will have say in team selection.

Pat Cummins or Mitchell Johnson

Roy, Hales, Taylor and Guptill all unsold at start of the auction

Morgan gets picked up for his base price by Punjab which looks a strange move as they are already heavy with overseas batsmen

Stokes gets picked up by Pune for just over $2M

2nd highest paid ever via the auction

Chris Jordan unsold even at just a base price of $75,000