IPL 2023 will begin this Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium with a battle between the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings. For the first time since 2019, the Indian Premier League’s first round will take place in a home-and-away format. All 10 teams will get an opportunity to play at their home venues.
Another change in IPL 2023 is that some of the big names who missed the previous edition of the Indian Premier League due to injuries or failing to earn a contract will make their comebacks this season. Here is a list of seven such cricketers.
1. Deepak Chahar will return in IPL 2023
The Chennai Super Kings broke the bank and signed Deepak Chahar for 14 crore at the IPL 2022 Auction. Unfortunately, the all-rounder missed the full season due to injury. However, he is ready to make a comeback now.
2. Piyush Chawla will return in IPL 2023
Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla worked as a commentator in IPL 2022 after remaining unsold at the auction. He will don the Mumbai Indians jersey this year.
3. Amit Mishra
Another veteran Indian leg-spinner to feature on the list is Amit Mishra. He is known for being a ‘hat-trick hero’ in the IPL and will play for the Lucknow Super Giants in 2023 after going unsold last year.
4. Mark Wood
England’s fast bowler Mark Wood missed IPL 2022 because of an injury. The Lucknow Super Giants signed Andrew Tye as a replacement but he could not impress much. This year, LSG retained Wood over Tye.
5. Ben Stokes will return in IPL 2023
England all-rounder Ben Stokes missed IPL 2022 due to personal reasons. He has returned to cricket and will don the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 now.
6. Sam Curran
Stokes’ England teammate Sam Curran could not participate in IPL 2022 owing to injury issues. The Punjab Kings broke the bank for him, signing him for 18.5 crore this year.
7. Jofra Archer
Mumbai Indians signed Jofra Archer at the mega auction despite knowing that he would not be available for the 2022 season. MI retained him for 2023, and he will make his debut for them this year.
