IPL 2017 Auctions: Sony SIX to LIVE telecast




New Delhi: The sports cluster of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), will broadcast the VIVO IPL 2017 Player auction live and exclusive from Bangalore on Monday, February 20, 0900 hrs onwards on Sony SIX SD and Sony SIX HD channels.

IPL 2017 Player Auction: Sony SIX to LIVE telecast

IPL 2017 Player Auction: Sony SIX to LIVE telecast

A precursor to the IPL tournament, the VIVO IPL auction will see eight IPL teams bidding to build up their rosters from a host of impressive names including fast-bowler Ishant Sharma, all-rounder Ben Stokes, ODI and T20I captain Eoin Morgan, all-rounder Chris Woakes, Australian fast men Mitchell Johnson and Pat Cummins, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews,  Trent Boult, Corey Anderson, Pawan Negi, Irfan Pathan and Saurabh Tiwary, amongst others.

Also Read: IPL 2017: Complete fixtures, schedule and time in IST with venue details

As many as 140 cricketers including 44 overseas players have been retained by the franchises for the 2017 season. Viewers will get to witness a total of 351 players up for auction out of which are 122 capped players.

The auction will be led by Richard Madley, a professional auctioneer from England who has been driving the player auctions since the first player auction in 2008 which coincidentally also took place on February 20, 2008. Former Indian cricketer, Murali Kartik and Extraaa Innings host Gaurav Kapur will be present at the auction and will engage viewers with their expert insights on the bidding strategies employed by the teams.

Also Read: IPL 2017 Auctions: Top 5 Players to Watch

Mr. Rajesh Kaul, President, Sports and Distribution, Sony Pictures Networks India, “The tenth season of VIVO IPL on our network will see the participation of some of the top Indian and International names in cricket. The auction will set the competitive tone of the league with the eight teams strategically bidding to build up their formidable line-up. In order to enhance the viewing experience for cricket enthusiasts, we will provide expert insights on the bidding strategies during the auction.”

The Player Auction for 2017 is an exciting opportunity for teams looking to rebuild their rosters and will lead up to the year’s most anticipated sporting extravaganza, the tenth edition of VIVO IPL 2017. Watch the player auctions live and exclusive on Monday, February 20, 0900 hrs onwards on Sony SIX SD and Sony SIX HD channels.

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