IPL 2018: 3 Reasons why this season will be the grandest season in the tournament's history

3) Mega Auction and Mid Season Transfer

The Mega Auction has made the tournament more interesting

Auctions play a very crucial role in the IPL. Teams are put on paper and combinations are made in the Auction. The Mega Auction has provided a much needed freshness to the teams.

The thought of Hrabhajan Singh playing for CSK or Gautam Gambhir playing for Delhi Daredevils is now a reality. The auction changes the dynamics of the tournament and gives every team a chance to build from scratch.

After the 2018 auction, all the teams look much more balanced and this season is expected to be a competitive one. Over the years the IPL has set a benchmark for T20 cricket and is also credited for a lot of mid-game innovations like the strategic time-out.

This year, the IPL may introduce a mid season transfer window like football. Only uncapped players and players who have played 2 or less matches from the first 7 matches played by their teams will be eligible to make a switch.

This new concept will have a massive impact on the tournament and it will be interesting to see how the teams adapt to it, thus making the IPL more interesting and competitive.