IPL 2023 Auction will happen tomorrow, and there are 405 players in this year’s auction pool. The mini auction will feature players from different parts of the planet. However, it is pertinent to note that only a maximum of 87 players will be sold pertaining to the IPL squad size rules.
The IPL 2023 Auction should be an exciting one because some big names like Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Kyle Jamieson and Tom Banton could return to the league. Some new faces are also present in this year’s auction, and there is a high chance that the following five players earn their first contract at the IPL 2023 Auction:
1. Joe Root may earn big at IPL 2023 Auction
Former England Test captain Joe Root has made himself available for this year’s mini auction. Root went unsold at the IPL 2018 Auction and never returned to the pool of players after that. It will be interesting to see if any team bids for him this time.
2. Cameron Green could be a top pick at IPL 2023 Auction
Cameron Green came into the spotlight during Australia’s away T20I series against India earlier this year. It should not be a surprise if he emerges as one of the top picks at the mini auction.
3. Litton Das can be a surprise choice at IPL 2023 Auction
Bangladeshi opener Litton Das stunned the fans with his solid performance against India in T20 World Cup 2022. His knock against India could earn him an IPL deal soon.
4. Sikandar Raza
Many teams need an all-rounder in their squad for IPL 2023, which is why Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza could earn his first contract. Raza has done a great job in T20Is this year.
5. Dasun Shanaka
Sri Lanka’s T20I captain Dasun Shanaka should also be in demand at the upcoming auction. He is a pace-bowling all-rounder. Surprisingly, he has never played in the IPL.
