After the World Cup, there was a lull, as expected. A section of heartbroken Indian cricket fans vowed to not watch cricket again. But the interest is back as plenty of irresistible cricketing action is all set to get underway.

India have already headed to South Africa for a full-length tour. Pakistan are hoping to win a Test match in Australia for the first time since 1995. West Indies and England have begun their high-intensity preparation for the T20 World Cup in June next year.

However, the buzz is high, as expected, for the IPL 2024 mini-auction, set to be held in Dubai from December 19.

A maximum of 77 slots are now available with up to 30 being slotted for overseas players.

As expected, MS Dhoni is among the biggest talking points. Will Chennai Super Kings go for a back-up for the wicketkeeper, who is recovering from a knee injury?

Do Gujarat Titans need a replacement for Hardik Pandya? Yes, he led them to glory in 2022 and to the final in 2023. But the Impact Player rule has made it easy for teams to not feel the pinch of missing an all-rounder.

Will Mitchell Starc have a big day? Will Shahrukh Khan be the most sought-after Indian player?

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