BOUNDARY BIDDERS

Boundary Bidders is a strategic simulation that brings the economics of sport into sharp focus.

Modelled on the IPL auction system, this event requires delegates to operate within one of the most competitive and financially sensitive environments in modern sports. Participants are not merely selecting players—they are constructing teams under constraints of budget, balance, and long-term strategy.

Each bid represents more than a transaction. It reflects valuation, foresight, and an understanding of how individual decisions contribute to overall team composition.

The simulation is designed to replicate the intensity of real auction rooms, where time pressure, competition, and limited resources demand immediate yet calculated responses.

Boundary Bidders was introduced to highlight that strategic decision-making is not confined to corporate environments. It exists wherever resources are finite and competition is constant.

This event demands discipline, adaptability, and the ability to think beyond individual choices to broader strategic outcomes.

Background Guide

Auction Pool

Meet the Moderator

Krishna Thakur

Krishna Thakur is an Economics graduate from the University of Delhi and is a member of the K–12 Vertical at Masters’ Union, where he focuses on growth strategy and outreach, driving impactful educational initiatives for school students.

Krishna has participated in and chaired more than 100 national Model United Nations (MUN) conferences across India, establishing himself as a respected voice in diplomacy and youth leadership. He has also collaborated with the Government of Delhi on student engagement and academic initiatives, contributing to programs aimed at empowering young learners.

Krishna has guided over 40,000 students in international relations, public policy, and allied disciplines, inspiring the next generation of leaders through experiential learning.