The auction for the 2023 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set to begin in Colombo on Wednesday. Indian Premier League (IPL) legend Suresh Raina, who retired from the Chennai Super Kings team a few seasons back, will be one of the top names to go under the auction.
With Pakistan skipper Babar Azam set to lead Colombo Stars in LPL 2023, it will be interesting to see whether Raina will play under MS Dhoni after spending most of his IPL career under him. The five franchises participating in the auction will each have a spending purse of US$500,000.
Apart from Babar Azam, Shakib Al Hasan, IPL 2023 star Mathisha Pathirana of CSK, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sri Lankan all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Gujarat Titans and Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade have already been signed by five franchises. Is. Before the auction in the draft.
See here the list of players already selected for LPL 2023 season…
Colombo Strikers: Babar Azam, Mathisha Pathirana, Naseem Shah and Chamak Karunaratne
Dambulla Aura: Matthew Wade, Kusal Mendis, Lungi Ngidi and Avishka Fernando
Jaffna Kings: Mahesh Thikshana, David Miller, Thisara Perera and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Candy Falcons: Wanindu Hasaranga, Angelo Mathews, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fakhar Zaman
Galle Gladiators: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Shakib Al Hasan and Tabrez Shamsi
The base price for capped players will be between $10,000 and $50,000 in $10,000 increments. Uncapped players will be further divided into three different price ranges. Players with equal to or more than 50 first-class matches can register themselves at a base price of $20,000. Players with at least 25 first-class matches or 18 T20 franchise league matches (LPL or any other franchise) can register themselves at a base price of $10,000. Players who do not meet any of the above criteria will be able to register themselves for a base price of $5000.
Apart from Raina, other notable players who have chosen to retire from domestic cricket and pursue opportunities in foreign leagues include former India Under-19 cricketers Unmukt Chand and Harmeet Singh, both of whom ventured to the United States. Is. Chand has already shown his talent in the Big Bash League.
Final preparations are underway to conduct the inaugural LPL 2023 player auction.
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Here are all the details about the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction…
when is lanka premier league (LPL) 2023 auction going to happen?
The auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 will take place on Wednesday, June 14.
At what time will the auction of Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 begin?
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction will begin at 230PM IST.
Where will the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction be held?
The auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Will the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction be available LIVE on TV in India?
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction will not be available live on TV channels in India.
How can I watch live streaming of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction in India?
The live streaming of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction will be available on Sri Lanka Cricket’s YouTube channel and their official Facebook page.











