IPL Auction 2024: Unravelling Rachin Ravindra’s Rs 1.8 crore signing deal

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published Nov 18, 2023 Published Nov 18, 2023

Unveiling the mystery behind Rachin Ravindra’s IPL 2024 auction deal, this article explores why the New Zealand cricketer was signed for a mere Rs 1.8 crore.

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CSK’s Acquisition

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Bidding War

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World Cup Star

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Record Breaker

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Run-Getter

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Modest Category

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T20I Performance

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Stellar Partnership

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Youngest Centurion

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