Short listThe IPL reduced its auction list for the next season from a preliminary 416 to 350 players.
New Attraction
Pune and Kochi -- the two new entrants to the IPL, bring in more attraction. There will be 70 league matches and four play-off games in the fourth edition of the IPL.
Hot propertyAll eyes will be on former West Indies captain Brian Lara, who is making a comeback to cricket. Also England's Ashes hero James Anderson will be a sought-after personality at the auction. They are among 21 cricketers with the highest reserve price of $400,000 for a three-year contract.
Stars missingA few top cricketers have opted out of the IPL's fourth edition, including former India captain Anil Kumble, Aussies Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke and Mitchell Johnson (above) will not participate too.
Upper limitThe upper spending limit for a franchisee is $9 million and those franchises who have retained players, will have less money at their disposal.
Retained playersChennai Super Kings have retained captain MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay and South African all-rounder Albie Morkel
Mumbai Indians went for batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, Lasith Malinga and Kieron Pollard.
