The IPL mega auction is scheduled to happen in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, coinciding with the graduation of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy sequence opener in Perth on the twenty second.
Former Australian cricketers Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer can be departing the India vs Australia first Test in Perth prematurely, as Channel Seven has been compelled to make last-minute changes to their commentary group as a result of IPL auctions. The extremely anticipated mega auction is scheduled to happen in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, coinciding with the graduation of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy sequence opener in Perth on the twenty second.
According to The Age, Ponting and Langer have opted to prioritize their involvement within the IPL auction over their commentary duties for the preliminary Test. Ponting at the moment serves as the pinnacle coach of the Punjab Kings, having beforehand led the Delhi Capitals earlier than transitioning to his present position. Meanwhile, Langer holds the place of head coach for the Lucknow Super Giants.
The presence of Langer and Ponting on the auction is essential for the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, respectively, as each franchises are in quest of a brand new captain. Ponting had initially believed that the mega auction could be held between the Test matches, however sadly, this was not the case. He described the state of affairs because the worst attainable situation.
“It’s the worst possible case scenario for me and ‘JL’,” Ponting mentioned. “We for the final couple of months felt that it was in all probability going to be within the hole between the Test matches. It takes all of the strain off the gamers from each groups, there’s loads of gamers in each groups within the auction.
“So I at all times thought it might’ve been in that hole as a result of it simply appeared higher for everyone. But I don’t know why they’ve chosen the dates they’ve – it may need one thing to do with the sport. The auction really begins on air nearly instantly after the top of play. So it may be one thing to do with broadcast,” the previous Australian captain mentioned.
Ponting introduced that he can be departing for Jeddah after offering commentary on Day 1 of the Perth Test.
“I’m calling the first day then flying out late Friday night to Jeddah. The auction is the 24th and 25th and then depending on how we’re going through our auction, we’ll see when I can return. Hopefully I’ll get back for the end of Perth, and if not I’ll be back on deck for the start of Adelaide.”
It has been confirmed that Ponting and Langer can be returning for the day/evening Test in Adelaide, commencing on December sixth.
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