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IPL auction: How a 12-ball trial can determine your fate
The Indian Premier League auction is taking place this week, with the eight franchise teams putting the finishing touches to their squads for the 13th edition of the world's biggest Twenty20 tournament.
The Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL in 2008 - but haven't been able to follow up with a second title.
This year, they left no stone unturned in their pursuit of players to join a roster that already includes Australia batsman Steve Smith and the English trio of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer.
Jake Lush McCrum is Rajasthan's chief operating officer, who tells Stumped reporter Sam Sheringham how they prepare for auction day.
Photo: IPL fans (Getty Images)
